Living on Provisions of the Holy Spir..., ROYCE RUCKER
Living on Provisions of the Holy Spir..., ROYCE RUCKER
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Living on Provisions of the Holy Spirit
A Narrative of the Harry B Penn Story

Author: ROYCE RUCKER

Narrator: Earl Dixon

Unabridged: 2 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/03/2023

Synopsis

Who knew West Virginia would be the promised land for Two to Three Hundred-Thousand African-Americans escaping the hardships of the South after the Emancipation Proclamation? Like the Black Codes and Jim Crow. Freedom comes in many forms. West Virginia became a refuge for individuals looking for a better life, but it sometimes came with a deadly price. This book captures the spirit of one family’s devotion for one another, and the drive to never give up on the “American Dream” at a time in the United States of America when the desires of Black business owners were plentiful, but the reality of Black business ownership was just a dream...

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Goodreads review by Jithendra on December 31, 2025

Living on Provisions of the Holy Spirit: A Narrative of the Harry B. Penn Story by Royce Rucker is a deeply reflective and emotionally grounded work that brings forward a rarely discussed chapter of African American history. Rather than focusing on sweeping national events, Rucker anchors the story......more

Goodreads review by Ultimate on December 22, 2025

Book Review: Living on Provisions of the Holy Spirit: A Narrative of the Harry B. Penn Story by Royce Rucker Living on Provisions of the Holy Spirit is a moving and reflective narrative that sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of African American history, while honoring the resilience, faith, and d......more

Goodreads review by G. on February 05, 2026

Living on Provisions of the Holy Spirit by Royce Rucker is a powerful and honest book that tells the story of African American life after the Emancipation Proclamation. The book focuses on one family and their journey instead of big history events, which makes the story feel real and personal. West......more

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