Searching For Sarah Rector
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Searching For Sarah Rector
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Author : Tonya Bolden
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2014-01-07
Searching For Sarah Rector written by Tonya Bolden and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The incredible and little-known story of Sarah Rector, once the wealthiest Black woman in America, from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden Searching for Sarah Rector brings to light the intriguing mystery of Sarah Rector, who was born into an impoverished family in 1902 in Indian Territory and later was famously hailed by the Chicago Defender as “the wealthiest colored girl in the world.” Author Tonya Bolden sets Rector’s rags-to-riches tale against the backdrop of American history, including the creation of Indian Territory; the making of Oklahoma, with its Black towns and boomtowns; and the wild behavior of many greedy and corrupt adults. At the age of eleven, Sarah was a very rich young girl. Even so, she was powerless . . . helpless in the whirlwind of drama—and danger—that swirled around her. Then one day word came that she had disappeared. This is her story, and the story of other children like her, filled with ups and downs, bizarre goings-on, and a heap of crimes. Out of a trove of primary documents, including court and census records, as well as interviews with family members, Bolden painstakingly pieces together the events of Sarah’s life.
Searching For Sarah Rector
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Author : Tonya Bolden
language : en
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Release Date : 2014-01-07
Searching For Sarah Rector written by Tonya Bolden and has been published by Harry N. Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Recounts the story of the 1914 disappearance of eleven-year-old Sarah Rector, an African American who was part of the Creek Indian people and whose land had made her wealthy, and what it reveals about race, money, and American society.
Maritcha
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Author : Tonya Bolden
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2015-03-17
Maritcha written by Tonya Bolden and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-17 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discover the remarkable story of a free Black girl born during the days of slavery in this Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning picture book “To do the best for myself with the view of making the best of myself,” wrote Maritcha Rémond Lyons (1848—1929) about her childhood. Based on an unpublished memoir written by Lyons, who was born and raised in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a Black child born free during the days of slavery. Everyday experiences are interspersed with notable moments, such as a visit to the first world’s fair held in the United States. Also included are the Draft Riots of 1863, during which Maritcha and her siblings fled to Brooklyn while her parents stayed behind to protect their Manhattan home. The book concludes with her fight to attend a whites-only high school in Providence, Rhode Island, and her victory of being the first Black graduate. The evocative text, photographs, and archival material make this book an invaluable cultural and historical resource. Maritcha brings to life the story of a very ordinary—yet remarkable—girl of nineteenth-century America.
Lady Meets Daisy
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Author : Teagan Harman-Pyers
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2019-07-26
Lady Meets Daisy written by Teagan Harman-Pyers and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-26 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Her closet was full of clothes, shoes, colours, and all things shiny. But something was missing, something large? Or tiny? A woman who is always happy feels like something is missing from her life. Now she just has to determine what that is. When the woman sees a balloon, she decides to try stripes. When that doesn’t work and she sees checkers on the floor, she goes shopping again. But when that effort fails, the woman suddenly stumbles upon a box with puppies. Now all she has to do is decide if a tiny furry creature full of unconditional love is exactly what has been missing from her life all along. In this fun, rhyming story for children, a woman sets out on a quest to find out what she is missing and needing most in life.
The Baby Barter
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Author : Patty Smith Hall
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2016-01-01
The Baby Barter written by Patty Smith Hall and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Fiction categories.
A BABY TO CHERISH Home from the war, army nurse Thea Miller is determined to adopt her late sister's baby and begin a new life. But someone else has the same intentions—the town sheriff and Thea's old friend, Mack Worthington. Now, in order to keep her niece in the family, Thea must reach an agreement with him. Mack isn't sure Thea—whose actions once hurt him badly—is committed to baby Sarah. And a judge may never approve a single-parent adoption for either of them. But what if they got married? It would be a marriage in name only. Yet the more time Mack spends with Thea, the more he begins to believe their pretend family can become the real one they've both been longing for.
Unlawfully Wedded Bride
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Author : Noelle Marchand
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Unlawfully Wedded Bride written by Noelle Marchand and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with Fiction categories.
Kate O'Brien can't believe her ears. She's been married, by proxy, to a man she's never met, thanks to her young siblings' meddling! Kate offers her "groom" room and board at her farm until the annulment is granted—nothing more. After all, what else could this predicament be but a blunder that needs fixing? Nathan Rutledge arrives on Kate's doorstep, seeking a fresh start—with a family that needs his help more than Kate will admit. The shadows in both their pasts will be no match for a bright new beginning. But first, he has to convince a woman frightened of love to throw caution to the Texas wind…
No Way Renee
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Author : Renee Richards
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-03-26
No Way Renee written by Renee Richards and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In 1975, at the age of forty, Richard Raskind, a renowned eye surgeon and highly ranked amateur tennis player, "died," and Renée Richards was "born," in what was to become the most public and highly scrutinized sex reassignment to date. It was not until Renée Richards was discovered playing in an amateur tennis tournament that the world took notice. Extensive media coverage and criticism thrust Renée reluctantly into the spotlight, sparking an intense public debate over her private life. Now, at seventy-two, Richards looks back and speaks frankly about all aspects of her complicated and often notorious life in this eye-opening, thought-provoking memoir. Richards' honest and compelling narrative explores the dichotomy between the successful life she lived as Dr. Richard Raskind, who seemed to have everything (devoted friends, a beautiful wife and son, a stellar record of academic and professional achievement, and outstanding athletic ability), and a secret life of struggle with a drive that could not be suppressed, even by years of psychotherapy and the force of a considerable will. Richards takes readers through her difficult decision to undergo surgery and the complex mixture of relief and continued frustration that came with the realization of her new identity. Discussing life after her transformation, Richards candidly relates the details, trials, and pleasures of her romantic life as well as fascinating stories about her tennis career, including her experiences as Martina Navratilova's coach. She also provides an intimate account of her difficult but rewarding relationship with her rebellious son: runaway teenager, high-stakes Vegas gambler, karate champion, and entrepreneur. She describes the deterioration of a once-loving marriage and the challenges of reclaiming her place at the forefront of her demanding medical specialty. Having lived as a woman almost as long as she lived as a man, Richards draws on a personal history that illuminates thirty years of remarkable change in society's attitude toward gender issues. Her absorbing and inspiring story, at once heartbreaking and uplifting, is a testimony to how far we have progressed in our ability to discuss and accept sexuality in all its iterations, as well as a reminder of how far we still must travel.
Emancipation Proclamation
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Author : Tonya Bolden
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2016-02-09
Emancipation Proclamation written by Tonya Bolden and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Published on the anniversary of when President Abraham Lincoln’s order went into effect, this book offers readers a unique look at the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Filled with little-known facts and fascinating details, it includes excerpts from historical sources, archival images, and new research that debunks myths about the Emancipation Proclamation and its causes. Complete with a timeline, glossary, and bibliography, Emancipation Proclamation is an engrossing new historical resource from award-winning children’s book author Tonya Bolden. Praise for Emancipation Proclamation: FOUR STARRED REVIEWS "A convincing, handsomely produced argument..." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Bolden makes excellent use of primary sources; the pages are filled with archival photos, engravings, letters, posters, maps, newspaper articles, and other period documents. Detailed captions and a glossary interpret them for today’s readers." —School Library Journal, starred review "The language soars, powerfully communicating not just the facts about the Emancipation Proclamation but its meaning for those who cared most passionately." —Booklist, starred review "Bolden tackles these questions in a richly illustrated overview of the lead-up to the Proclamation, organizing and reiterating information already familiar to many middle-schoolers, while introducing material that will probably be eye-opening to students who have taken their textbook’s version of history at face value." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review Award School Library Journal Best Book of 2013 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons List 2013 Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014 2014 Carter G.Woodson Middle Level Book Award
The Little Old Lady Who Struck Lucky Again
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Author : Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2015-01-15
The Little Old Lady Who Struck Lucky Again written by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-15 with Fiction categories.
The little old lady is back! This time, Martha Andersson and her friends – the League of Pensioners – have left behind their dreary care home in Stockholm and are enjoying the bright lights of Las Vegas. This is their opportunity for a new lease of life and they plan to make the most of it. But before long, they are up to their old tricks and with ingenious tactics, a pair of false teeth and a wheelchair each, they plot to outwit the security system at one of the casinos. As their antics become more and more daring, Martha and her friends head back to Sweden full of ideas for more money making schemes. However, they aren't the only ones planning on stealing bucket loads of cash and soon find themselves pitted against a gang of dangerous criminals. Can the group of elderly friends work together to outsmart the younger robbers and get away with their biggest heist yet? Or will this job be a step too far for The League of Pensioners? The Little Old Lady Who Struck Lucky Again! by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg is an insightful comedy, perfect for fans of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Series and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Enjoy more funny escapades with The Little Old Lady Behaving Badly!
The Priceless Life
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Author : Sue Davis Potts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-13
The Priceless Life written by Sue Davis Potts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-13 with categories.
Diane Price, an ordinary woman, shares her unlikely journey into a missional lifestyle. She tells her story so that you will know that if God had a plan for her life that he has a plan for you too.In her words, "The journey from the dirt roads of Tennessee to the dirt roads of Africa was one that only God could have planned. As we stepped off the bus, the wide-eyed children looked at us as if we were aliens. Even though my skin was the same color as theirs, the truth was I had come from another world. Not only had I come from America, but from a background where it was not common for a little black girl from the south to go on a mission trip, especially to the land of her ancestors. My path to this place was something I could never have dreamed or imagined. It was an amazing God thing!"This was only the first of Diane and her husband Jimmy's missionary trips that have turned into their calling. Join Diane on this recounting of how she walked with God into The Priceless Life.