Freedom

Freedom is an eye-opening fresh account of how freedom is marching on into the 21st Century in America. With a foreword by the legendary pioneer in Civil Rights, Dr. Benjamin Hooks, this book captures the hope that drives freedom seeking people today. After Dr. Hooks' outstanding foreword, 20 contributing authors present interweaving stories of freedom. Ten authors are African American and ten authors are white. The telling of their stories creates a sense of place that is uniquely American. Just like the giant trees located in the Amazon create their own canopy of life high above the forest floor, so does this book bring to the reader a special experience. An experience that can take the reader through pains of the past and still provide the oxygen for those mountain top experiences of hope, faith, and love. Freedom is the culmination of an effort brought to fruition by the inspiration of Rev. William Owens. He wanted a written record of the living stories that were walking all around him. Through years of building relationships with people who labor in the fields to those who work inside the White House, Rev. Owens knows that America, with all her faults, is still a place where freedom opens doors like no other country on the face of this planet. He wanted the world to know that, yes, Freedom comes with keys---keys that are given to each American found in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the heroes who have defended and struggled for freedom throughout the history of the United States of America. The contributing authors come from many backgrounds and hail from all over America. This book was released in Memphis during the week long commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indeed, Dr. Alveda King, the niece of the couragous American hero, is one of the contributing authors. The fact that this new book about Freedom has so many ties to the Civil rights movement makes it a book that should be in every library. Many of the contributing authors have made history themselves and, no doubt, more historical deeds will be achieved by these men and women in the future. As we are now well into the beginning stages of the 21st century, it is notable that some of these authors have roots that carry them to an America that was sweltering under the injustices of the Jim Crow laws. Some of these authors were a part of the very struggle for freedom during the Civil Rights' movement, while others were allowed the opportunity to go further in life because of those struggles. This book called Freedom should be read by every citizen who wants to touch what it means to be free. From many perspectives, freedom is a beautiful story which has pieces and parts that may not be pretty by themselves, but together, we can see the beauty. Buy the book, read the book. Have it placed in your public library, your school library, and your church or place of worship's library. The book is dedicated to Dr. Benjamin Hooks and Frances Dancy Hooks for their tireless work on behalf of freedom. Dr. Hooks was rewarded in 2007 as a recipient of the Presidential Medal for Freedom. Read this book to find out how the founders of our country, and their dedication to both God and country have placed a foundation on which freedom is marching on. You discover how freedom is marching on even today as you read from each of the contributing authors. Dr. Alveda King tells how she is fighting for the civil rights of the unborn. Father Frank Pavone explains to us the gospel of freedom. Bishop George McKinney tells of his freedom journey. These authors bring together their stories of freedom that make one think of a beautifully quilted blanket that not only is admired for its art, but also, for the warmth it brings. Let Freedom ring, let it ring into your heart, soul, and mind. Buy it today.