Inspired by actual events, this timely, gritty, and thought-provoking novel chronicles the four-year college experiences of Jon Quest, an African American student from the North who is attending a prestigious military university in the South. Jon does not live by the code dictated to African Americans in the South and is therefore repeatedly the target of racist attacks...until he starts fighting back. Despite constant assaults, Jon refuses to be intimidated by the school's racist students who do not want "his kind" at their esteemed university. His journey to empowerment has begun. He rises…mehr
Inspired by actual events, this timely, gritty, and thought-provoking novel chronicles the four-year college experiences of Jon Quest, an African American student from the North who is attending a prestigious military university in the South. Jon does not live by the code dictated to African Americans in the South and is therefore repeatedly the target of racist attacks...until he starts fighting back. Despite constant assaults, Jon refuses to be intimidated by the school's racist students who do not want "his kind" at their esteemed university. His journey to empowerment has begun. He rises to a position of leadership and respect among his peers and begins working to improve conditions for other Blacks on campus. His "take-no-prisoners" efforts focus on eliminating the racial terrorism which is so prevalent at his university. As he continues his campaign of racial empowerment, Jon adeptly uses the very system previously set up to hold them back. But an incident occurs that puts him and the other Blacks on campus in the crosshairs and threatens all they've worked to accomplish. In desperation, Jon forms a secret vigilante squad to protect himself and his friends, and to mete out retribution to those who escape accountability. Readers are taken on an emotional ride on the roller coaster of racism through the eyes of a recipient of this inexplicable hatred, as this country's leaders of tomorrow reveal their true feelings about white privilege and ingrained racism. The story boldly presents an uncomfortable reality in a raw and thought-provoking manner and shows how many of tomorrow's leaders are infected by yesterday's racism.
Ken Gordon is a father, husband, and author who has spent many Saturdays enjoying yummy ice cream with his children.Ken, and his wife Leslie, have four "adulting" children, two beautiful grandchildren, and cockapoo.Now that their children no longer live at home, Ken makes yummy ice cream treats for Leslie, who favorite flavor is Butter Pecan.Writing a children's series was Leslie's idea, which she presented to Ken one Saturday morning. The idea of writing a book about a dad enjoying ice cream with his family brought back wonderful memories from Ken's own childhood. It was these lasting memories that inspired Ken to write a book, encouraging dads to spend time creating wonderful memories for their own families.Additionally, Ken believes fathers should spend time engaging with the children and not just being present. Whether it is at the ice cream parlor, in the kitchen, at the dining room table, or playing games, a dad should spend time and create lasting memories for his children, as Ken did for his, and as Ken's dad did for him.
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