Uncle Harry's Stories

Looking Back Blackly and Proudly Growing Up in America

Autor*innen

• Harry R. Irving
• Harry R. Irving Ed D.

Parameter

• 126 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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The autobiography delves into Dr. Harry Irving's rich family history, tracing his lineage back to enslaved ancestors and highlighting the struggles of his illiterate father and undereducated mother who raised nine children. Set against the backdrop of racially segregated schools in 1940s and 1950s West Virginia, the narrative also chronicles his honorable service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Dr. Irving's educational journey culminates in multiple degrees, showcasing his resilience and determination to overcome adversity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback