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"The Return from your work must be satisfaction which that work
brings you and the world's need of that work. With this, life is heaven,
or as near heaven as you can get. Without this--with work you despise,
which bores you, and which the world does not need
--this life is hell..."William Edward Burghardt Du... more »
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  • Ella Curry, CEO of EDC Creations

    Ella Curry, CEO of EDC Creations says

    Liked The Secret Life of Bees....try In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor

    Just finished In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor, a historical inter-racial romance. Have you ever wondered what were the children doing during the Civil Rights movement in the 50s and 60s? What were the people who weren't actively protesting or participating in racism doing? Author Martha A. Taylor recently published a book that answers these questions! Martha tells her childhood story, in the book In The Land of Cotton, as a young white girl who has a memorable relationship with a spirit-filled black family. Martha meets a very poor family, the Boyds, and her life changes as she falls in love with one of the young members of the Boyd family, Silas. The book reads like a fiction Romance novel, but it is a long way from it! It takes a up close look at what being Black in the 50s was really like-- also poverty, family unity, racism, most importantly faith and loyalty.

    If you liked the movie and book, The Secret Life of Bees, you will truly love this new book by Martha A. Taylor! The story is spectacular and filled with historical revelations. For more details, read the material below to fully grasp the importance and relevance of this book, at this time. It is my favorite book of 2009!


    In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor
    SLAVERY IS MORE THAN CHAINS AND SHACKLES
    SLAVERY IS A STATE OF MIND

    Immerse yourself in this highly anticipated political docu-drama set in the Deep South amidst the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement. Martha was a young white girl living in the Deep South, inundated with the racist sentiments of the times. But Martha's natural curiosity and generous heart led her to question this racial divide. Take the journey of a lifetime alongside Martha as she forges relationships that lead to self discovery and a clearer understanding of the world around her. In the Land of Cotton provides an outstanding snapshot of life in the South during those troubled times - a snapshot everyone should take a close look at, regardless of era or color. The year was 1956. (Book info: ISBN-10: 1432734717; ISBN-13: 978-1432734718)


    BOOK REVIEW
    A wonderful mix of true life story and vivid history, June 5, 2009
    By DelGal's Book Reviews


    Martha Taylor expertly weaves a lovely, emotional, story that first intrigues the reader who glances at the synopsis, (thinking it is a fiction story) and learns about a girl who discovers a primitive black family living in the forest. Thus the story holds the reader's attention, who then comes to realize the truth throughout reading the entire story, and is hooked until the bittersweet ending. This is not only a tale about Martha and the lovely family that she discovers and her struggle to live through and understand racial inequality.

    There is also extensive highlights of current events in our nation in the mid 50's to the 60's included in the story such as continued racial prejudice, Martin Luther King's strive towards equality and the Vietnam war. This story serves as an outstanding example of how America was still living with racial hatred and inequality, despite the positive efforts made to abolish slavery roughly a hundred years earlier.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • MARLENE

    MARLENE says

    Hi Friend,
    My new book, ISLAND BEAUTY comes out today and I would love it if you would check it out and purchase a personalized copy. I would really appreciate your support. To purchase book or check out my other books please visit www.newworldpublish.webs.com Thank you and have a blessed day!

    “ISLAND BEAUTY is the best piece Marlene have ever written. She have really matured as a writer. I think it would even make a good movie. There is great suspense and conflict. Marlene shows life and how it really is, even when we think we have good friendships, life can throw us a curve ball. I really enjoyed reading her story it was great, the tone was good and it was exciting. Keep up the good work!”

    Gidorah Matthews Author Of:
    Methuselah's Rainbow
    The Secret Exposed: What Every Christian Should Know
    The Windowsill Children Series

    Sage Churchill has always had the best of everything, a loving father that gave her everything her heart desired and good friends to kick it with, which always made life more exciting. She thought her life was perfect, until the day her father makes a deathbed confession that shatters her world as she knows it.
    When Sage finds out that her mother, whom she was led to believe died, may be alive and living in Jamaica, her world is turned upside down. She is faced with the toughest decision of her life. Does she search for a woman she’s never known or does she ignore her longing for a mother’s love?
    Sage, Nicky, Tish, and Lace have been friends since pre-school. But their relationship suffers when they bring the drama to Sage’s doorstep. Her girl, Nicky, has gotten herself involved in the drug game and has Sage’s name all caught up in the mix, bringing the authorities to her door. Tish, has a mystery lover and when that person’s identity is revealed, it may tear the girls’ thirteen year friendship apart and possible cause one of them to lose their life.
    Will Sage find her mother and live happily ever after? Will she survive the drama? Or have a nervous breakdown?

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie Antionette~ Author

    Marie Antionette~ Author says

    Hello Literary Cafe. I 'm just drooping a note to invite you to visit my site: www.mzmarieantionette.com and check out the release of my book titled A Girl Named Job available via-paypal. This is a revised second release due to difficulties I experienced with a subsidiary publisher 3 years ago. I've learned that practice = progress and if you are interested, I'd truly appreciate your support. And if you don't mind, please sign the guest book. Thanks!

    Marie Antionette
    www.mzmarieantionette.com

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Incognegro

    Incognegro says

    Happy Holidays!!
    VMN

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beth C

    Beth C says

    Thank you for the friendship.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MsLarks230

    MsLarks230 says

    Greetings,

    Urban Christian Books released my latest book, The Legacies on July 29, 2008 and I am very excited about the project. The book is getting decent reviews. Visit my website, www.MichelleLarks.com and check them out. The book is available at all major bookstores, including Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and will be available at BlackExpressions.com on August 3rd.

    Michelle Larks

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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