E.Con the Icon

By Dr. Eddie M. Connor, Jr

Dr. Eddie Connor presents E.CON the ICON, a provocative and candid commentary on topics, from Pop Culture to President Barack Obama. In a celebrity driven culture, discover what it means to be a true icon and make an impact.

Press past the brink of freedom of speech, into a lyrical litany of logic about education, faith, purpose, politics, relationships, and principles to reach the pinnacle of success. Read quotes of clarity and quality, that will equip you with invaluable wisdom.

Straight talk to answer tough questions and address key topics...
- Principles to pursue your purpose.
- Does President Obama’s ascension to the White House, equate to a post-racial society?
- Discovering and nurturing your self-worth and value.
- Making an impact in your community.
- Living and leading as an icon.

DR. EDDIE M. CONNOR, JR. is a College Professor, International Speaker, and Founder of the literacy/mentoring program, Boys 2 Books. As a survivor of stage four cancer, he is a bestselling selling author of six books, including Unwrap The Gift In You and Heal Your Heart. Dr. Connor has been featured on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, The Steve Harvey TV Show, and many other media outlets. He speaks extensively on the subjects of education, leadership, overcoming obstacles, and maximizing your purpose. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan. For more information, visit: EddieConnor.com

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr. Eddie M. Connor, Jr
• Release date: Dec 9, 2015
• ISBN: 9780997050431

Dr. Eddie M. Connor, Jr

Empowering people to overcome obstacles and walk in their unique purpose, is the real life message shared by Dr. Eddie M. Connor, Jr. who is a survivor of stage 4 cancer. Dr. Connor is a resident of Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. He is an Author, College Professor, International Speaker, Radio/TV Correspondent, and founder of Boys 2 Books. Dr. Eddie M. Connor, Jr. serves as Graduate Education Professor, at the prestigious Marygrove College. Dr. Connor is a bestselling author of 6 books and founder of Boys 2 Books, which provides mentorship to boys and young men via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. Boys 2 Books has received national endorsements, from the U.S. Congress, National Black Law Student Association, and Black Male Engagement Initiative. While working alongside former Congressman Hansen Clarke, Dr. Connor’s efforts assisted in developing a Resolution in the U.S. Congress (H.Res. 721), to express that bolstering literacy amongst African-American and Hispanic males, is an urgent national priority. The Boys 2 Books program has been endorsed by the United States Congress and Dr. Connor’s development of the H.Res. 721 Resolution, was the impetus for President Barack Obama’s, My Brother's Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor has garnered prestigious honors, for his community activism and unique leadership ability, such as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, The Black Male Engagement Leadership Award, The Spirit of Detroit Award, and named one of the top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit. Dr. Connor has been featured via ABC News, BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, TCT, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, The Word Network, USA Today, and many other media outlets. Dr. Connor is a contributing writer for the Michigan Chronicle and was also featured in the acclaimed BET documentary, "It Takes A Village to Raise Detroit." Dr. Connor speaks extensively on the subjects of education, leadership, overcoming obstacles, and maximizing your purpose. As an international speaker, much of his work extends throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor empowers people in churches, community centers, and colleges, by inspiring and motivating others to overcome the odds. Visit: www.EddieConnor.com

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E.CON

the

ICON

Also by Dr. Eddie M. Connor, Jr.

Purposefully Prepared to Persevere

Collections of Reflections, Volumes 1-3: Symphonies of Strength

Unwrap The Gift In You

Heal Your Heart

My Brother’s Keeper

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First edition published in 2009

Second edition published in 2015 by Norbrook Publishing

All scripture references are from the King James Version, New King James Version, and New International Version Bible.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data has been applied for.

ISBN: 978-0-9970504-3-1

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This book is dedicated to dreamers, doers, thinkers, achievers, trailblazers, leaders, those who push against the grain of society’s pull, the talented, the gifted, the lifted, the incited, the excited!  I’m so delighted!  So here is my scribe to YOU and YOU will find quotes, that are inscribed to YOU.

Be an innovator.  Be an originator.  Be iconic.  Be educated.  Be elevated.  Be expressive.  Be