Breaking Through Barriers

By Jeanice Thomas

Have you ever felt like life was beating up on you because you dared to be different or tried to defend what you felt was right?

This author describes the painful details from her childhood as she pioneered during the most challenging times of her life—the times when schools in the South were being desegregated.

Although the challenges described in this book took place during the Civil Rights Movement, the experiences shared by the author are by no means limited to color barriers. The author shares her story to encourage anyone who may be perceived as different—no matter if they are young or old, tall or short, overweight or not, shy or out-going, or male or female. This book is written for anyone who may be feeling despair because they have been mistreated in life. It is written to encourage you to face life’s challenges and to believe that God will give you the strength to break through barriers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jeanice Thomas
• Release date: Oct 7, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519976314

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Have you ever felt like life was beating up on you because you dared to be different or tried to defend what you felt was right?

This author describes the painful details from her childhood as she pioneered during the most challenging times of her life—the times when schools in the South were being desegregated.

Although the challenges described in this book took place during the Civil Rights Movements, the experiences shared by the author are by no means limited to color barriers. The author shares her story to encourage anyone who may be perceived as different—no matter if they are young or old, tall or short, overweight or not, shy or out-going, or male or female. This book is written for anyone who may be feeling despair because they have been mistreated in life. It is written to encourage you to face life’s challenges and to believe that God will give you the strength to break through barriers.

Table of Contents

Book Description

Breaking Through Barriers

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1

The Pain of Equal Rights

King Quote

Chapter 2

Can I Go On?

Whitefield Quote

Chapter 3

You Don’t Belong Here!

Adichie Quote

Chapter 4

Ding Dong, King Is Dead!

King Quote 2

Chapter 5

The Fight is On!

Kilgore Quote

Chapter 6

It’s In My Blood?

Peale Quote

Chapter 7

Miracles Do Happen!

Schuller Quote

Chapter 8

Welcome Aboard?

Bruyere Quote

Chapter 9

Time Heals All Wounds

Unknown Quote

Chapter 10

The Homecoming Queen

Mandela Quote

Chapter 11

But I’m Number One!

Angelou Quote

Chapter 12

The Great News!

Obama Quote

Chapter 1

The Beginning of a New Journey

Felix Quote

About the Author

Breaking Through Barriers:

The Journey

Jeanice B. Thomas

Copyright © 2015 by Jeanice B. Thomas

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission except in the case of brief quotations in articles and reviews.

Printed in the United States of America

Cover designs by Jimmy Naztorious [e-mail]

Formatting by Anessabooks.com

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my children and to my loving parents, John and Marline Brown, who always encouraged me to do my best. Thanks Mom and Dad.

Acknowledgement

I thank Jesus Christ for bringing me through this journey and for allowing me to live to share this story. I thank my husband for his endless support while I wrote this book. I thank Dameron Jones for taking the time to share her editing and proofreading skills. I am forever grateful for all of the advice and formatting expertise that I received from author and instructor Meredith Bond. I also thank my wonderful friends for their encouragement and for patiently waiting for this