Make Your Own History, Joseph Holland
Make Your Own History, Joseph Holland
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Make Your Own History
Timeless Truths from Black American Trailblazers

Author: Joseph Holland

Narrator: Diontae Black

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2023


Synopsis

Celebrating the vast breadth and scope of Black excellence, Make Your Own History spotlights the principles of success exemplified by the lives of 120 Black role models who have blazed trails throughout American history.

Make Your Own History gathers together motivational quotes, historical contexts, and enlightening precepts from Black trailblazers spanning the eighteenth century to the present. These insights encompass twelve central themes: courage, self-discipline, compassion, perseverance, teamwork, integrity, industriousness, self-reliance, optimism, purposefulness, civility, and faith. These vigorous virtues will:

● Deepen your courage through journalist Ida B. Wells's activism in the face of professional and personal peril

● Fuel your perseverance through tennis superstar Serena Williams's journey to 23 Grand Slam singles titles

● Spark optimism through poet Langston Hughes's work as an artistic and intellectual catalyst for the Harlem Renaissance

Through these perspectives and so many more, Make Your Own History serves not only as an uplifting historical resource, but also as a spiritual road map for the lifelong journey of purposefully setting and meeting personal goals.

About Joseph Holland

Joseph Holland is a writer, attorney, entrepreneur, and ordained minister. A former director and general counsel to the New York State Senate Housing Committee as well as New York State Housing Commissioner, he has for nearly four decades operated a Harlem-based real estate law practice and used his management skills to build commercial enterprises and expand employment opportunities in the region. He has written five books and developed the supplemental educational curriculum "Virtues Academy" (virtuesacademy.com) and presently serves as an elder of Harlem's Bethel Gospel Assembly. A graduate of Cornell University, where he earned a BA and MA and was an All-American and Academic All-American football player, Holland has served as a member of the University's Board of Trustees since 1988. He earned his JD degree from Harvard.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Teddy on October 19, 2023

This book was super disappointing. I thought it would teach about history--that's a minority of the text. Instead, it's super preachy (and Christian). Would not recommend unless that's your thing. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review!......more

Goodreads review by Sasha on November 08, 2023

A bit contradictory at times but has some good points.......more