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African-American Success Stories
The last half of the twentieth century saw an amazing record of black accomplishments. These books chronicle the stories of people rising from poverty to success against a backdrop of segregation and discrimination. From Ben Carson, the gifted surgeon from the inner-city, to the wisdom of the Delaney sisters, there are two dozen tales here that inspire and celebrate the human spirit. For a print-friendly version of this booklist, click here | For a paged version with covershots, click here  Print Friendly Format |
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Black Profiles in Courage: A Legacy of African-American Achievement by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar [Adult Non-Fiction 920 Ab] Courage transcends all races. Read about the contributions of Estevanico, Cinque, Harriet Tubman and many others. |
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A Hard Road to Glory by Arthur Ashe [Adult Non-Fiction 796.09 AS] This is an authoritative treatment of the history of African American athletes in the US, presented within the context of American social and cultural life. It's also the enduring legacy of the late tennis star, Arthur Ashe. |
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The Seventh Child by Freddie Mae Baxter [Adult Non-Fiction 921 Baxte] Freddie Mae Baxter's story is to African Americans as Frank McCourt Angela's Ashes is to Irish Americans. She recounts the hard times but still considers herself lucky. Her simple recount of her life resonates to all readers. |
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Gifted Hands by Ben Carson [Adult Non-Fiction 921 Carso] All children who need neurosurgery are very lucky that Ben Carson chose to curb his explosive temper and to study so that he could overcome his bleak background and become the successful physician that he is today. This is the riveting story of a young man's secret for success. |
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The Riches of Oseola McCarty by Evelyn Coleman [Juvenile Non-Fiction 921 McCar] A brief biography of Oseola McCarty, a hard-working laundress who, without a formal education herself, donated a portion of her life savings to the University of Southern Mississippi to endow a scholarship fund for needy students. |
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Life is So Good by George Dawson [Adult Non-Fiction 921 Dawso] This autobiography proves that one is never too old to learn. George Dawson learned to read when he was 98 years old. |
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Having Our Say by Sarah Louise Delany [Adult Non-Fiction 929.2 De] Sisters Sadie and Bessie Delany share their experiences through the entire twentieth century and share their wisdom regarding health, survival, and thriving in today's world. Sadie says, "Life is short, and it's up to you to make it sweet." |
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On My Own at 107 by Sarah Louise Delany [Adult Non-Fiction 929.2 De] Sarah Delany reflects about life without her sister Bessie. She recounts her evolution from despair to hope and shows us that it is always possible to start again. Even if one is 107 years old! |
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