Bøger af Wille Howard Clemons

Dr. Willie H. Clemons' inspiring book, THIS IS MY STORY; THIS IS MY SONG: One Man's Journey To Turning Oppositions Into Opportunities And Fulfilling His Unique Gifts, shares his personal experiences and insights on growing up in Alabama. Along the way, the author weaves a beautiful and inspiring story of his journey to fulfilling his childhood dreams of a life of service.Dr. Clemons' inspiring book, THIS IS MY STORY; THIS IS MY SONG: One Man's Journey To Turning Oppositions Into Opportunities And Fulfilling His Unique Gifts, shares his personal experiences and insights on growing up in Alabama. Along the way, the author weaves a beautiful and inspiring story of his journey to fulfilling his childhood dreams of a life of service. Dedicated to being a change agent and bridge builder for his African American community, Dr. Clemons was unwavering on what he felt was his God given purpose. He shares the challenges he faced during the Jim Crow era in Alabama and how he turned those challenges into opportunities. As we journey with him from 1940's Mobile, Alabama to Chicago and on to the bustling and progressive city of Atlanta, we not only get a sweeping overview of history, a vicarious travelogue experience and the grit and conviction of the man, we cannot helped but be inspired by the impact and legacy of a man who dedicated his life to service and his community. At the end of every chapter Dr. Clemons offers practical advice in his teachable moments section on how to turn your dreams into reality.THIS IS MY STORY; THIS IS MY SONG: One Man's Journey To Turning Oppositions Into Opportunities And Fulfilling His Unique Gifts is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt they were born with a unique purpose that had to be fulfilled despite facing insurmountable odds. It is a story of love, hope, resilience, family and the power of the human spirit and the divine.Advanced Praise: THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG has garnered stellar advanced praise of Dr. Clemons' commitment to leadership in his community, serving others, and mentoring youth and young adults. Countless individuals and organizations have benefited from his unfailing commitment, wisdom, and continuing enthusiasm firmly believe he has left an indelible mark for this generation and those yet to come. Endorsements are from Shirley Franklin, the 58th and First Woman Mayor, City of Atlanta; The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Episcopal Bishop of Atlanta; Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, U.S. Secretary of Health, & Human Services, 1989-1993 and Founding President, Morehouse School of Medicine; Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron, in memory of baseball legend, Henry "Hank" Aaron; Alexis M. Herman, United States 23rd Secretary of Labor; Charles Teamer, Past Grand Sire Archon Sig- ma Pi Phi Fraternity Boulé and The 27th General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Xernona Clayton, Creator of the Trumpet Awards; Entertainer Derek 'Fonzworth Bentley' Watkins; and U. S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.