When Dreams Take Flight: From Hell to Heavenly Skies

As a child, Marlon Alvamar dreamed of becoming a pilot—an uncommon career path for a young African-American boy. When the person who should have given him encouragement to follow his heart did everything she could to clip his wings instead, Marlon was faced with a difficult situation. Would he continue to endure his mother’s horrific and frequent beatings and adopt a trait of violence that would land him in the prison system? Or could he overcome his circumstances, and against all odds, live his dream?

When Dreams Take Flight: From Hell to Heavenly Skies is a testament to the determination and strength of the human spirit. Marlon overcame a horrific childhood, homelessness and numerous struggles to achieve his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot for the largest airline carrier in the U.S. His efforts prove that dreams do come true if you’re willing to work hard, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. And his tenacity will inspire millions to reach for—and live out—their dreams as well.