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Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue, and Resilience - Hardcover

by G. Todd Smith
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Availability:In StockContributor:G. Todd SmithTheme:Chronological Period/20th Century, Cultural Region/South, Ethnic Orientation/African AmericanPublish date:9/11/2026Pages:282
Languages:EnglishPublisher:G. Todd SmithISBN-13:9798997076115UPC:9798997076115Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, African American & Black, SouthernBook Topic:20th Century, HistoricalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.549Product ID:SC05FM5DVG

Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue, and Resilience is an unforgettable work of historical fiction inspired by the extraordinary true story of Josie Evans, a Black child whose life was forever changed by an act of compassion in the heart of the Jim Crow South. Through meticulous historical research and vividly imagined scenes where history leaves unanswered questions, G. Todd Smith brings to life his powerful family story of courage, sacrifice, and hope.

Journey into a deeply divided era where one family's decision to love beyond the boundaries of race challenged the prejudices of their time and shaped generations to come. Rich with authentic heartfelt detail and unforgettable characters, Josie transports readers through the changing landscape of the American South-from the rise of Mississippi and the Great Depression to World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, Hurricane Camille, and beyond-revealing the quiet heroism that often goes unnoticed but never loses its power.

Perfect for readers of inspiring historical fiction and true stories of resilience, this moving novel reminds us that even in humanity's darkest hours, compassion can triumph over hatred, grace can overcome injustice, and ordinary people can change history. Discover the remarkable Mississippi story that time nearly forgot, and meet the extraordinary woman whose life proves that hope always finds a way.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:G. Todd SmithISBN-13:9798997076115UPC:9798997076115Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, African American & Black, SouthernBook Topic:20th Century, HistoricalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.549Product ID:SC05FM5DVG
Smith, G. Todd: - "G. Todd Smith, a lifelong writer and former journalist, draws his inspiration from Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Willie Morris and Walker Percy with a healthy dash of Tennessee Williams, Shelby Foote and Harper Lee thrown in for good measure. He was inspired by his mother to tell the family story about Josie who in 1906 forever became an integral part of their cherished Mississippi heritage.A proud Baylor University alumnus, Smith began his career as a staff writer for The Washington Times, where he covered business, general assignments, police, features and was the country music critic - and served as a speech writer for the George H.W. Bush for President campaign. Smith, a senior level branding expert with more than 37 years of experience, recently re-launched Deane"
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