The sequel to The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part I: The Witnesses shows the story of Nat Turner through his own eyes, from growing up a slave through his violent uprising and death.In the predawn hours of August 22, 1831, slave Nat Turner stormed into history with a Bible in one hand and a sword in the other. Leading a small army of fellow slaves in an uprising that left more than fifty whites dead, Turner became a tragic hero and a lightning rod for abo...

Inman Park documents the rich and interesting history of this diverse suburb of Atlanta.The story of Inman Park, Atlanta's first planned suburb, is one closely tied with transportation ingenuity, trade, and the progressive determination of its citizens. Situated two miles east of downtown Atlanta, Inman Park was farmland when the Civil War ravaged its rolling hills. In the 1890s, Inman Park bloomed into Atlanta's first residential park, the location of choice for Atlanta's social elite. Th...

Relationships often suck... until we find that special someone that fits our lives just right.We clawed, we scratched, and we chomped at the bit for our own slice of the good life. Fights, misspoken words, hardships, battles, and other things made us feel like we weren't going to survive, much less thrive or love. We searched for wealth, longevity and even a home; not necessarily in the brick and mortar sense.Those bad things brought us to the moment we found ourselves trul...

Named for the famous Spanish explorer who was said to have discovered the Fountain of Youth, Atlanta's Ponce de Leon Avenue began as a simple country road that conveyed visitors to the famous healing springs. Now, few motorists realize that the avenue, one of Atlanta's major commuter thoroughfares, was a prestigious residential street in Victorian Atlanta, home to mayors and millionaires. An economic turn in the twentieth century transformed the avenue into a crime-ridden commercial corrid...

I started writing this collection of poetry several years ago. I completed this collection last summer when there was a lot going on in my life –some good, a much needed move and a second trip to Haiti; some bad, unexpected deaths of three friends and a broken elbow. Through it all, I was able to reclaim my joy, gain ground and focus on the things that really mattered in my life. The poetry in this collection is grouped into seven sections: Change, Inspiration, Love Lost, Love Found, The S...

WINNER - ROMANTIC TIMES BEST INSPIRATIONAL*“. . . hundreds of people of African ancestry also walked the Trail of Tears.”—*Wilma Mankiller, Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee NationThe time is 1838. Inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, Abraham's Well is the profoundly moving story of the Black Cherokee who, along with Native people, walked the Trail of Tears. It is the story of their force...

The truth has been buried more than one hundred years . . . Leading a small army of slaves, Nat Turner was a man born with a mission: to set the captives free. When words failed, he ignited an uprising that left over fifty whites dead. In the predawn hours of August 22, 1831, Nat Turner stormed into history with a Bible in one hand, brandishing a sword in the other. His rebellion shined a national spotlight on slavery and the state of Virginia and divided a nation's trust. Turner himself b...

Sparked by an indigo sun, Nat Turner stormed into history with a sword in one hand and a Bible in the other. Thirty years before the advent of the Civil War—in the predawn hours of August 22, 1831, commanding a small army of slaves, Nat Turner led a bloody fight for freedom that shined a national spotlight on slavery and left more than fifty whites dead. In The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part 2: The Testimony, as Harriet Beecher Stowe seeks to learn the truth of the man his peopl...

Formed by glaciers, Chippewa Lake has been drawing visitors since early Indian tribes came to hunt and fish; settlers first laid down roots in the area during the War of 1812. Soon, visitors hoping to escape the heat of the city discovered the cooling waters of Chippewa. Eventually, a pleasure resort was developed, and the area expanded. Churches, a school, a brickyard, a grain elevator, general stores, a post office, and a meat market were established. Passenger trains delivered families ...

In the stillness of winter, a familiar sound breaks the monotony: the West Wind. For the speaker, it's not just a change in weather, it's a herald of newness and inspiration. "West Wind in Winter" by Alice Meynell is a captivating listen, filled with vivid imagery and a celebration of the unexpected beauty found even in the harshest season. Join us as the speaker embraces the wind's invigorating energy, seeking out its touch at dawn and reveling in the world it transforms. Prepare to be sw...

One voice. One story. A nation changed forever. In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, the world hears for the first time the unforgettable account of a man born into bondage who broke his chains—not just for himself, but for generations to come. Published in 1845, this classic memoir became a rallying cry for abolition and remains one of the most important autobiographies in American history. ✊ Written with courage, clarity, and uncompromising truth. Douglas...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Chicago, Illinois.   Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. Butcher of hogs and believer in progress, it is one of the world's great cities, and yet the metropolitan luxuries of theater, shopping, and fine dining have barely put a dent in real M...