Author: Clayborne Carson
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1137087137
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
On August 28, 1963 hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flocked to the nation's capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It was Clayborne Carson's first demonstration. A nineteen year old black student from a working-class family in New Mexico, Carson hitched a ride to Washington. Unsure how he would return home, he was nonetheless certain that he wanted to connect with the youthful protesters and community organizers who spearheaded the freedom struggle. Decades later, Coretta Scott King selected Dr. Carson—then a history professor at Stanford University-- to edit the papers of her late husband. In this candid and engrossing memoir, he traces his evolution from political activist to activist scholar. He vividly recalls his involvement in the movement's heyday and in the subsequent turbulent period when King's visionary Dream became real for some and remained unfulfilled for others. He recounts his conversations with key African Americans of the past half century, including Black Power firebrand Stokely Carmichael and dedicated organizers such as Ella Baker and Bob Moses. His description of his long-term relationship with Coretta Scott King sheds new light on her crucial role in preserving and protecting her late husband's legacy. Written from the unique perspective of a renowned scholar, this highly readable account gives readers valuable new insights about the global significance of King's inspiring ideas and his still unfolding legacy
Martin's Dream
Author: Clayborne Carson
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1137087137
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
On August 28, 1963 hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flocked to the nation's capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It was Clayborne Carson's first demonstration. A nineteen year old black student from a working-class family in New Mexico, Carson hitched a ride to Washington. Unsure how he would return home, he was nonetheless certain that he wanted to connect with the youthful protesters and community organizers who spearheaded the freedom struggle. Decades later, Coretta Scott King selected Dr. Carson—then a history professor at Stanford University-- to edit the papers of her late husband. In this candid and engrossing memoir, he traces his evolution from political activist to activist scholar. He vividly recalls his involvement in the movement's heyday and in the subsequent turbulent period when King's visionary Dream became real for some and remained unfulfilled for others. He recounts his conversations with key African Americans of the past half century, including Black Power firebrand Stokely Carmichael and dedicated organizers such as Ella Baker and Bob Moses. His description of his long-term relationship with Coretta Scott King sheds new light on her crucial role in preserving and protecting her late husband's legacy. Written from the unique perspective of a renowned scholar, this highly readable account gives readers valuable new insights about the global significance of King's inspiring ideas and his still unfolding legacy
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1137087137
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
On August 28, 1963 hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flocked to the nation's capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It was Clayborne Carson's first demonstration. A nineteen year old black student from a working-class family in New Mexico, Carson hitched a ride to Washington. Unsure how he would return home, he was nonetheless certain that he wanted to connect with the youthful protesters and community organizers who spearheaded the freedom struggle. Decades later, Coretta Scott King selected Dr. Carson—then a history professor at Stanford University-- to edit the papers of her late husband. In this candid and engrossing memoir, he traces his evolution from political activist to activist scholar. He vividly recalls his involvement in the movement's heyday and in the subsequent turbulent period when King's visionary Dream became real for some and remained unfulfilled for others. He recounts his conversations with key African Americans of the past half century, including Black Power firebrand Stokely Carmichael and dedicated organizers such as Ella Baker and Bob Moses. His description of his long-term relationship with Coretta Scott King sheds new light on her crucial role in preserving and protecting her late husband's legacy. Written from the unique perspective of a renowned scholar, this highly readable account gives readers valuable new insights about the global significance of King's inspiring ideas and his still unfolding legacy
Journey to A Dream
Author: Mary T. Lovel
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411691458
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
The true story of the Lovel family and their journey from middle America to the wilds of Alaska during the 1960's. Their success in homesteading land to earn and obtain title and the adventures they experience raising four small children in the wilderness.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411691458
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
The true story of the Lovel family and their journey from middle America to the wilds of Alaska during the 1960's. Their success in homesteading land to earn and obtain title and the adventures they experience raising four small children in the wilderness.
The Book of My Dreams
Author: Little Brown
Publisher: Voracious
ISBN: 9780316535670
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Only you can write the book of your dreams... As personal and unique as fingerprints, our dreams are our best way of peeking in to the workings of our subconscious mind. More often than not, they reflect everything we never say out loud, not even to ourselves. But dreams can be a map of our desires, our fears, and even our hidden potential. Discovering the power of dreams is key to living the life you want, even if what you want might not be apparent on first glance. The Book of My Dreams is your guide to understanding your truest self. By capturing your dreams and identifying the meanings and patterns behind the adventures you experience each night, you can discover what you truly desire--and awaken the power of your inner creativity. The Book of My Dreams is unique. Like your dreams. Like you.
Publisher: Voracious
ISBN: 9780316535670
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Only you can write the book of your dreams... As personal and unique as fingerprints, our dreams are our best way of peeking in to the workings of our subconscious mind. More often than not, they reflect everything we never say out loud, not even to ourselves. But dreams can be a map of our desires, our fears, and even our hidden potential. Discovering the power of dreams is key to living the life you want, even if what you want might not be apparent on first glance. The Book of My Dreams is your guide to understanding your truest self. By capturing your dreams and identifying the meanings and patterns behind the adventures you experience each night, you can discover what you truly desire--and awaken the power of your inner creativity. The Book of My Dreams is unique. Like your dreams. Like you.
My Journey to My Dream
Author: Tasos Nikopoulos
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460242777
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
A multi-skilled young man in the performing arts finds himself on a life long quest to live his heart out and follow his passion to become a professional dancer, singer and actor. Along the way he meets life challenges, both personal and professional, yet he soldiers on to create the life he chooses to live. Tasos Nikopoulos shares his journey with the intent to inspire others to do the same. His leap of faith, perpetual trust, willingness to learn, determination and focus are incredibly admirable. And throughout his memoir, readers are treated to what goes on behind the scenes in the world of professional dance.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460242777
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
A multi-skilled young man in the performing arts finds himself on a life long quest to live his heart out and follow his passion to become a professional dancer, singer and actor. Along the way he meets life challenges, both personal and professional, yet he soldiers on to create the life he chooses to live. Tasos Nikopoulos shares his journey with the intent to inspire others to do the same. His leap of faith, perpetual trust, willingness to learn, determination and focus are incredibly admirable. And throughout his memoir, readers are treated to what goes on behind the scenes in the world of professional dance.
I Dream of a Journey
Author: Akiko Miyakoshi
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 152530478X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Akiko Miyakoshi’s enchanting new book explores how it feels to harbor a secret dream. People from all over the world come and go at the gracious innkeeper’s little hotel, some even becoming friends over the years. Only, sometimes, the innkeeper feels the desire to travel far away himself. He longs to pack a big bag and journey from one unfamiliar town to another. He imagines stopping to visit his friends. And having wonderful and unexpected experiences. The innkeeper continues to go about his daily routine at his hotel. But, someday, he is sure, he will explore the world. For every child — and adult — who yearns for what lies beyond the horizon.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 152530478X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Akiko Miyakoshi’s enchanting new book explores how it feels to harbor a secret dream. People from all over the world come and go at the gracious innkeeper’s little hotel, some even becoming friends over the years. Only, sometimes, the innkeeper feels the desire to travel far away himself. He longs to pack a big bag and journey from one unfamiliar town to another. He imagines stopping to visit his friends. And having wonderful and unexpected experiences. The innkeeper continues to go about his daily routine at his hotel. But, someday, he is sure, he will explore the world. For every child — and adult — who yearns for what lies beyond the horizon.
Journey of Dreams
Author: Marge Pellegrino
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 9781845079642
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the story of how one family survives the Guatemalan army's 'scorched earth' campaign in the 1980s and how, in the midst of tragedy, suspicion and fear, their resilient love and loyalty - and Papa's storytelling - keeps them going. On their harrowing journey as refugees to the United States, the dramatic ebb and flow of events are mirrored in the tapestries of one daughter's dreams. "A story of family love, loyalty, bravery and dreams - a fast-moving book that I couldn't put down." Wendy Cooling
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 9781845079642
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the story of how one family survives the Guatemalan army's 'scorched earth' campaign in the 1980s and how, in the midst of tragedy, suspicion and fear, their resilient love and loyalty - and Papa's storytelling - keeps them going. On their harrowing journey as refugees to the United States, the dramatic ebb and flow of events are mirrored in the tapestries of one daughter's dreams. "A story of family love, loyalty, bravery and dreams - a fast-moving book that I couldn't put down." Wendy Cooling
My Dreams My Journey
Author: Daphne Forbes
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491880449
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Daphne was the tenth of fourteen children, born into a loving Christian family in 1940s Jamaica. Although a delicate child, she was happy and had lots of fun with her siblings in their idyllic rural home. She was ambitious, and dreamed of becoming a doctor, and eventually to have a happy fulfilled family life of her own. Things started to go wrong when she became ill at the age of fourteen. She later became an unwed mother, to the disappointment of her family and church. She could no longer stay at home as her situation and desires had changed. This forced her to leave Jamaica and move to England in the winter of 1961, where she married her sons father. Married life was far from what she expected ... The reality of life in England was hard for her to adjust to. She encountered racism at work, and illness in the family. In 1964, with the help and encouragement of her brother, she was introduced to the New Testament Church of God, where she received the Lord Jesus Christ into her life. Daphne decided to return to Jamaica later in life, but that decision was not without its challenges. She had changed, and so had Jamaica. She shares some interesting, amazing and challenging experiences and dreams from her journey through life. Go home to thy friends, and tell them what great things the Lord hath done for thee ... (Mark 5:19).
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491880449
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Daphne was the tenth of fourteen children, born into a loving Christian family in 1940s Jamaica. Although a delicate child, she was happy and had lots of fun with her siblings in their idyllic rural home. She was ambitious, and dreamed of becoming a doctor, and eventually to have a happy fulfilled family life of her own. Things started to go wrong when she became ill at the age of fourteen. She later became an unwed mother, to the disappointment of her family and church. She could no longer stay at home as her situation and desires had changed. This forced her to leave Jamaica and move to England in the winter of 1961, where she married her sons father. Married life was far from what she expected ... The reality of life in England was hard for her to adjust to. She encountered racism at work, and illness in the family. In 1964, with the help and encouragement of her brother, she was introduced to the New Testament Church of God, where she received the Lord Jesus Christ into her life. Daphne decided to return to Jamaica later in life, but that decision was not without its challenges. She had changed, and so had Jamaica. She shares some interesting, amazing and challenging experiences and dreams from her journey through life. Go home to thy friends, and tell them what great things the Lord hath done for thee ... (Mark 5:19).
Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill
Author: Luis Gutierrez
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393088979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
A candid, savvy, inspiring, and often hilarious memoir by one of America's most fearless political leaders.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393088979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
A candid, savvy, inspiring, and often hilarious memoir by one of America's most fearless political leaders.
A Dream So Big
Author: Steve Peifer
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310587158
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
A Dream So Big is the story of Steve Peifer, a corporate manager who once oversaw 9,000 computer software consultants, who today helps provide daily lunches for over 20,000 Kenyan school children in thirty-five national public schools, and maintains solar-powered computer labs at twenty rural African schools. Steve and his wife, Nancy, were enjoying a successful management career with one of America’s high tech corporate giants during the dot-com boom of the 1990’s when, in 1997, he and his wife Nancy discovered they were pregnant with their third child. Tragically, doctors said a chromosomal condition left their baby “incompatible with life.” The Peifers only spent 8 days with baby Stephen before he died. Seeking to flee the pain, Steve and Nancy began a pilgrimage that thrust them into a third-world setting where daily life was often defined by tragedy—drought, disease, poverty, hunger, and death. They didn’t arrive in the service of any divine calling, but the truth of their surroundings spoke to their troubled hearts. A short-term, 12-month mission assignment as dorm parents for a Kenyan boarding school turned this ordinary man into the most unlikely internationally recognized hero, and his story will inspire you to pursue similar lives of service.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310587158
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
A Dream So Big is the story of Steve Peifer, a corporate manager who once oversaw 9,000 computer software consultants, who today helps provide daily lunches for over 20,000 Kenyan school children in thirty-five national public schools, and maintains solar-powered computer labs at twenty rural African schools. Steve and his wife, Nancy, were enjoying a successful management career with one of America’s high tech corporate giants during the dot-com boom of the 1990’s when, in 1997, he and his wife Nancy discovered they were pregnant with their third child. Tragically, doctors said a chromosomal condition left their baby “incompatible with life.” The Peifers only spent 8 days with baby Stephen before he died. Seeking to flee the pain, Steve and Nancy began a pilgrimage that thrust them into a third-world setting where daily life was often defined by tragedy—drought, disease, poverty, hunger, and death. They didn’t arrive in the service of any divine calling, but the truth of their surroundings spoke to their troubled hearts. A short-term, 12-month mission assignment as dorm parents for a Kenyan boarding school turned this ordinary man into the most unlikely internationally recognized hero, and his story will inspire you to pursue similar lives of service.
STAGE to STAGE
Author: Josh Groban
Publisher: Wea-Des Moines Video
ISBN: 9781937655211
Category : Musicals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Stage to Stage captures Josh's perspective on the notable events that illuminated his extraordinary journey to Broadway. Starting with his Stages album, which featured Broadway classics, the book chronicles the past two + years. Also included are behind the scenes photos and key moments from the making of the Stages Live Television special and the On Stage world tour, culminating in his experiences surrounding his first-ever Broadway performances and his first Tony Nomination."--Publisher
Publisher: Wea-Des Moines Video
ISBN: 9781937655211
Category : Musicals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Stage to Stage captures Josh's perspective on the notable events that illuminated his extraordinary journey to Broadway. Starting with his Stages album, which featured Broadway classics, the book chronicles the past two + years. Also included are behind the scenes photos and key moments from the making of the Stages Live Television special and the On Stage world tour, culminating in his experiences surrounding his first-ever Broadway performances and his first Tony Nomination."--Publisher