Slave No More

By James McGraw

This memoir was written from the heart based on real-life experiences. In this book, there are poverty, racism, depression, laughter, disparity, insufficiencies, rejection, low self-esteem, infirmities, and discovery of God’s presence.

What can you gain by reading this memoir?

Believe in yourself, never give up, keep dreaming alive, work hard, trust in the creator, recognize modern-day slavery, and act accordingly.

I was guaranteed a loss because I gave up. I had blinders on, and I refused to remove them. If I couldn’t see it, I had no reason to achieve it. You will not get up until you recognize you are down.

I like some of Morgan Freeman’s quotes:

“Failure is a part of life if you don’t fail you don’t learn. If you don’t learn you will never change.”

For more than thirty years of my life, I refused to play the hand I was dealt and just settled for whatever came my way.

I knew of God but couldn’t see how he was operating in my life because I still had blinders on. He said in Hebrews 13:5 that he will never leave me, and never will he forsake me. Years later, I see that he was there the whole time.

My advice to this younger generation is to get an education even if you don’t have a plan now to use it. During your childhood development stages, the importance of getting a good education is stronger than it has ever been. It’s very important for young people to learn their social and mental skills now in order to have a successful future. Don’t give up like I did and just settle for a passing grade. You may not regret it now but live on.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Aug 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781685709464

James McGraw

JAMES MCGRAW is professor emeritus of plant population biology and ecology at West Virginia University. As a scientist and Aldo Leopold Leadership Program Fellow, McGraw has been an advocate for communicating science to the public and policy makers. His articles have appeared in Scientific American, National Geographic, and the New York Times. He lives in Morgantown, West Virginia.