Robert Fuller

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Published by: Munn Avenue Press
Release Date: June 16, 2025
Pages: 306
ISBN13: 978-1960299802

 
Synopsis

What if the circumstances you were born into didn’t define your future?

Robert Merrick Fuller grew up in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Ludlow, Massachusetts, where his family ran a struggling dairy delivery business—a way of life that was rapidly fading by the 1950s. Raised in an environment with little emphasis on achievement, he faced early academic failures and an uncertain future. However, he refused to be defined by his beginnings.

Through perseverance, self-discovery, and an unexpected journey into the culinary world, Fuller forged a path to success and lasting happiness—his own Felicity.
This book is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of rewriting one’s story. It weaves together history, from his Mayflower ancestor Edward Fuller to the hardworking generations of dairy farmers in his family, ultimately leading to his own pursuit of purpose and fulfillment.

For those who have ever questioned whether they can overcome obstacles and build a life of happiness, this book serves as an inspiring reminder that it is possible.

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Praise

"...Fuller has indeed led a fascinating life, and his passion is palpable and contagious. The willingness to make mistakes, the inevitability of failure, and unending perseverance are relatable and inspiring themes woven throughout the text as the author proudly asserts that, with passion and tenacity, everyone can find their “felicity.” An honest account of a life well-lived."
—Kirkus Reviews
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"Fuller takes a breezy walk down memory lane as he shares his transformation from a farm boy to a widely travelled restaurateur in this energized memoir... Narrated in a straightforward manner and sprinkled with personal photographs, Fuller sweeps readers into a story of both people and places... The most striking quality of Fuller’s story is his infectious joy. Though he touches on challenges and sorrows—loss, divorce, career mistakes—he chooses not to dwell, focusing instead on life’s small delights..."
—Book Life, Publishers Weekly
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"If there is one thing Robert Fuller wants readers to grasp while reading his memoir, it is that anyone can make their life what they want it to be. After all, as he states throughout, if he can do it, anyone can... Fuller never pretends to be something he is not, and he lays his failures out alongside his successes. He’s got a charming sense of humor, and it adds a feeling of great authenticity to his story. He always feels very real."
—Independent Book Review
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"Robert Fuller’s memoir, A Horse-Drawn Sickle-Bar Cutter, takes readers back to the days of rural milk deliveries, mischief, and adolescent dreams. Written with unpretentious honesty and endearing nostalgia, Fuller tells of his youth and emerging manhood in a time and place that feels almost mystical in its innocence. More than just a good read, this reminiscence is a testament to an America readers will want to visit and stay for a spell with this delightful storyteller."
—Louella Bryant, Bestselling author, Sheltering Angel

“A Horse-Drawn Sickle Bar Cutter is a stirring memoir colored by history, nostalgia, and life lessons. Enlivened by serendipities and adventure, it’s the story of one man’s pursuit (often on his motorcycle) of visual and culinary artistry and a life well-lived.”
—Claudia Cooper, Middlebury College Professor, retired

"Robert Fuller's memoir is truly a feast, at once the memoir of an adventurous life and an eloquent reflection on the true meaning of love and happiness."
—John Elder, author of Reading the Mountains of Home