An American Dream

In An American Dream Action Plan in 10 Months, Catherine Chapman offers a riveting account of her whirlwind journey from a high-achieving professional to a survivor navigating the chaos of an unexpected American reality. Arriving in the U.S. as a new professor of pathology and toxicology, she anticipates success and recognition. However, her dream quickly unravels into a turbulent test of her mental and emotional resilience. As an orphan and single Jewish woman, Catherine faces a series of shocking events that test her faith, intelligence and resolve. Her story unfolds with twists, both dark and surreal: a toxic academic work environment that challenges her values, a strange encounter in a luxury apartment with a deceased neighbor, a seemingly random but life-altering dog bite, and the ultimate betrayal-sexual assault by her fiance.

Through it all, Catherine finds solace and strength in her close friendship, using her mental fortitude to survive the trials. This raw, emotional journey reveals her resilience, Jewish heritage, and fierce determination to rise above the circumstances threatening to overwhelm her.

In the end, Catherine discovers the power of inner strength, healing, and hope despite the pain, betrayals, and hardships. Her story is not just one of survival but of triumph, showing that even in the darkest moments, there can be light-and sometimes, a happy ending.