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Make Your Own History
Joseph H. Holland
其他書名
Timeless Truths from Black American Trailblazers
出版
Kensington Books
, 2023-10-24
主題
Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / African American & Black
History / African American & Black
Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies
ISBN
149674327X
9781496743275
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=FKyzEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
Celebrating the vast breadth and scope of Black excellence,
Make Your Own History
shares success principles exemplified by 120 Black unsung heroes who have blazed trails throughout American history.
One hundred and twenty Black leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs share their wisdom and experience across the centuries in
Make Your Own History
, an inspiring collection of exemplary Black voices—past and present, familiar and unsung—which have the power to guide us today.
Make Your Own History
gathers together motivational quotes, historical contexts, and enlightening precepts from Black trailblazers spanning the eighteenth century to the present. These insights encompass twelve central themes: courage, self-discipline, compassion, perseverance, teamwork, integrity, industriousness, self-reliance, optimism, purposefulness, civility, and faith. These vigorous virtues will:
*Deepen your courage through journalist Ida B. Wells’ strategic activism in the face of professional and personal peril . . .
*Fuel your perseverance through tennis superstar Serena Williams’ journey to 23 Grand Slam singles titles . . .
*Spark optimism through poet Langston Hughes’ work as an artistic and intellectual catalyst for the Harlem Renaissance . . .
Through these perspectives and so many more,
Make Your Own History
serves not only as an uplifting historical resource, but also as a spiritual road map for the life-long journey of purposefully setting and meeting personal goals. These pioneers are more than historic examples of Black excellence; their unique lives highlight universal truths that will inspire all readers to achieve great success and make their own history.