This Is My Story, This Is My Song: One Man's Journey To Turning Oppositions Into Opportunities And Fulfilling His Unique Gifts

NEW YORK - Oct. 19, 2023 - PRLog -- An inspiring book, THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG: One Man's Journey To Turning Oppositions Into Opportunities And Fulfilling His Unique Gifts by Dr. Willie H. Clemons, shares his personal experiences and insights on growing up in Alabama. Along the way, he weaves beautiful and inspiring stories of his dedication to being a change agent and bridge builder for his African American community. Unwavering on what he felt was his God given purpose, he shares the challenges he faced during the Jim Crow era and how he turned those challenges into opportunities. The reader gets a sweeping overview of history, a vicarious travelogue experience and an appreciation for the grit and conviction of the man as we journey with him from 1940s Mobile to Chicago and on to the bustling and progressive city of Atlanta. At the end of each chapter Dr. Clemons offers practical advice in his teachable moments section on how to turn your dreams into reality.

THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG, with a Foreword by Ambassador Andrew Young, is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt they were born with a unique purpose that had to be fulfilled despite facing insurmountable odds. It is a story of love, hope, resilience, family, the power of the human spirit, and the divine. "Dr. Clemons' biography is filled with gems for a younger generation in search of guidance. The byproduct is a wonderful account and a recorded of history of the times. The thrill and expansion one gets as they travel the world with him is priceless. It was an honor to have published this seminal work," says Marva Allen, Wordeee CEO.

With over 50 years' experience as an Educator and Public Servant, Dr. Clemons is an accomplished access broker with the vision, experiences and relationships to honor and support the mission of institutions and organizations. He served as Senior Advisor to the President of Clark Atlanta University, Associate VP and Executive Director of External Affairs at Morehouse School of Medicine, College Administrator Atlanta Metropolitan State College, College Professor at Tuskegee University and The College of DuPage, Illinois. A Founding Member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, he was honored with their Man of the Year Award. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and Sigma Pi Phi Boulé Fraternities. Leveraging his vast network of relationships, he has garnered financial resources for important causes, particularly related to education, youth, young adults, and healthcare in the African American community. He spearheaded successful, complex fundraising events, raising millions of dollars for scholarships, mentoring programs, and other charitable causes.

The book has garnered stellar advanced praise stating Dr. Clemons' strong commitment to leadership in his community, serving others, and mentoring. Countless individuals and organizations have benefited from his unfailing commitment, wisdom, and continuing enthusiasm firmly believe he has left an indelible mark for this generation and those yet to come. Superlative endorsements have been received from The Honorable Shirley Franklin, 58th and First Woman Mayor, City of Atlanta; The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Episcopal Bishop of Atlanta; Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, U.S. Secretary of Health, and Human Services, 1989-1993 and Founding President, Morehouse School of Medicine; Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron in memory of Baseball Legend Henry "Hank" Aaron; The Honorable Alexis M. Herman, United States 23rd Secretary of Labor; Dr. Charles Teamer, Past Grand Sire Archon Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Boulé) and 27th General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Mrs. Xernona Clayton, Creator, Trumpet Awards; Entertainer Mr. Derek 'Fonzworth Bentley' Watkins; U. S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.; and Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 1989-1993, Founding President, Morehouse School of Medicine.

THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG is available in hardcover and eBook on Wordeee.com and wherever books are sold.

Contact
Patrice Samara, COO
Wordeee
***@wordee.com
Photos: (Click photo to enlarge)




Source: Wordeee

Read Full Story - Dr. Willie H. Clemons' New Book Published By Wordeee | More news from this source

Press release distribution by PRLog