Author : Osceola Mays
Publisher : Hyperion Books
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 22,20 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
A sharecropper's daughter describes her childhood in Texas in the early years of the twentieth century.
Author : Brian Blashfield
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 46,96 MB
Release : 2019-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1796070920
The Bradford Legacy is the story of Carter Bradford, a fabulously rich descendant of an American family of entrepreneurs with a financial empire worth billions. Carter is a seriously flawed human being suffering from destructive narcissism and is, by all standards of measurement, a sociopath. From his earliest years Carter has been manipulative and cruel but amazingly charming when the need was there. Following his grandfather, Hiram Bradford, Carter chooses a political career and sets his sights on the Presidency. As the story progresses Carter uses his wealth and political power, augmented by a willingness to commit murder, to reach his goals. In many ways Carter Bradford is an extreme example of the worst of any number of American politicians or, maybe he isn’t. Let the reader judge.
Author : Carolyn O'Brien
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 16,68 MB
Release : 2012-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1300481811
When Iowa native Cael Seaforth signed on in her expertise in renovations in her grandfathers hometown and his family's own home in Tearns Georgia, she never expected to be lured into intrigue in her southern roots or heritage. Her cousin Thomas Chariton is one stumbling block as is handsome, sexy, bad boy Jackson Hines also on the project. Between her newly befriended land lady Ada Brighton, best gal pal, Melody Hewlett and her great Aunt Tillt, Cael learns more than she really bargained for about the skeletons in her estranged family's closet. Especially when a German POW id unearthed in the old cook house. The stunning project manager Racheal Weiss who recruited her even gets into the mix when Cael discovers the secret no one wanted to get out. How the skeleton was related to them all and just how desperate someone can be to keep it a secret.
Author : Rio Cortez
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 42,44 MB
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1523511850
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.
Author : Joe Harper
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 35,60 MB
Release : 2012-01-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 110569030X
Delta Memories follows the life of Joe T. Harper, as he stands in the shadow of a terminal illness;this delightful book revisits Joe's remarkable life and his "can do" attitude. Born in a rural, poor, black family, Joe overcomes the many obstacles that he faced - poverty, alcohol abuse, and domestic violence of the 1960s era. He, the son of a Mississippi sharecropper, was able to attend college thanks to a generous benefactor. This is a remarkable story of grinding poverty, perseverance, and redemption. Written in a graphically visual style, Joe keeps the reader right beside him and provides a bird's eye view as he describes his mothers' tragedy; watches his brother recover from hernia surgery; and endures the family's status which is viewed an object of humor. Come, travel with Joe back in the pages of time as he relives the early years of life in the Mississippi Delta.
Author : M. Honey
Publisher : Springer
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 23,79 MB
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1137088362
Folk singer and labor organizer John Handcox was born to illiterate sharecroppers, but went on to become one of the most beloved folk singers of the prewar labor movement. This beautifully told oral history gives us Handcox in his own words, recounting a journey that began in the Deep South and went on to shape the labor music tradition.
Author : Joyce McCollaum
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 14,2 MB
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0988807424
Myrtle Hight met Fred Jones when she was only a little girl, but from the first time she saw him, she sensed he was something special. Distance and matchmaking might try to interfere with an inevitable and life-long romance, but some loves are destined to withstand the terrible tests of time. Dry land farming on the high plains of northern New Mexico never made anyone wealthy, but the Jones clan is more than rich. Strong, honest, funny, and resilient-one small family reveals secrets about living on and from the land which have been all but lost in the modern age. "The Last Sharecropper depicts a no-frills, hard working life...happy times and sorrows. It is an intimate day-by-day journey with a family during the Dust Bowl...It is a living history and will be a family legacy for generations." --Barbara Corn Patterson, author The Woman on the Table and Other Stories
Author : Essie M. Franklin
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 21,18 MB
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1456835688
The reason for my writing this book is to not only to document my familys history, but to celebrate a long history of family togetherness, love and growth. From humble roots we came and appreciate our heritage and look forward to the future. From the union of two people, sprang an abundance of children, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. The family has a strong Christian base that has passed from generation to generation. The Musical talent of many of the family members is also very obvious. From the church to professional gospel and jazz artists, we love our music. The Bolden/Grayson family has spread all over the U.S., but we still maintain strong family bonds and enjoy when we can come together and celebrates as a family. Although there have been numerous occasions for us to come together for the loss of loved ones, we end up celebrating life also, and our time together as a family. We communicate about family business, just to pass time or unfortunately, to pass along bad news. Communications is very important to us as a family.
Author : Georgia Shingles
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 28,43 MB
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1644589524
In facing life's challenges, Georgia realized that her greatest test was her response to them. As she the "Rose" struggled to survive among the thorns- through a series of events; she is reminded by her Creator-- that every trial and adversity are part of His purpose for her life. Her testimony begins as a young girl "" in a large family- lost and depressed (with hearing problems) followed by an unforgettable disappointment that resulted in brokenness and hopelessness. Driven from home by a lost future, she confronted and survived the temptations of a strange city, only to return and face further tests that threatened her uncertain future. Faith driven, Georgia is reconciled with her Creator, who met her in the Deep Woods of Mississippi as a child, and confirmed His love, that "I am still with you." Her committed, devoted journey enabled her to leave a resilient, visionary legacy that we can overcome and believe the impossible. The choice is ours!!
Author : Shelly Ellis
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1617733962
Cynthia Gibbons doesn’t blame folks for calling her the “Ice Queen.” They don’t know the secret she’s kept for twenty years—that she once fell crazy in love with a guy who had no money, a guy who broke her heart in the worst possible way. But now Korey Walker is back in town, and Cynthia isn’t sure how much longer she can keep the biggest secret of all—that she still loves him. With a divorce behind him, and his new auto repair shop thriving, Korey is looking to the future—until he sees Cynthia and the past comes roaring back. Even now, he doesn’t understand Cynthia’s hostility—after all, she broke his heart. He decides to ignore her—until his teenage son falls for Cynthia’s daughter. Determined to stop history from repeating itself, Korey and Cynthia will have to band together. But will it bring them closer—or destroy their lives for good? “Seduction, beauty, boldness, scandal and secrets combine to tell a powerful story.” --RT Book Reviews
