Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
04.10.2025
Herausgeber
Nicole QueenSeitenzahl
268
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,2 cm
Gewicht
653 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798993366715
In a world that often demands conformity, Janet L. Perkins carved a path defined by an unwavering spirit and a boundless heart. "Courageous Joy" is a powerful and intimate memoir that invites readers into a life lived with extraordinary sacrifice and an unyielding commitment to love.
From the vibrant, sometimes challenging, neighborhoods of Baltimore, Janet's story unfolds against a backdrop of pivotal moments in American history. As a young girl coming of age amidst the Civil Rights movement, she learned the profound power of a collective voice and the dignity of standing for what is right. We journey with her through the intricacies of family life, including the poignant loss of loved ones and the tender, fierce protectiveness that shaped her as a big sister and later, as a devoted mother.
At the heart of Janet's narrative is the courageous decision to embrace motherhood and the unwavering joy she found in raising her son, Glenn. This memoir illuminates the daily acts of heroism, albeit overlooked, required of a Black single mother in America, confronting societal pressures, battling personal adversity, and always, always finding the light. Through her eyes, we witness the strength of women that builds a home, the persistent hope that triumphs over hardship, and the deep, abiding love that connects generations.
"Courageous Joy" is more than just a personal history; it's proof of the human spirit's capacity to find beauty in struggle, solace in community, and profound purpose in family. Janet L. Perkins invites you to waik alongside her, to discover the enduring power of courage, and to ultimately find your own measure of joy.
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