Purchase From Liberty to Magnolia
From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream by Janice S. Ellis, released in February 2018, is an excellent reading resource, which addresses what it means to be both African-American and a woman in America. The book is available on Amazon, where it has received great editorial and customer reviews, and at Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million, other national, international, and independent booksellers.
“In her book…Ellis sets her personal battles within the context of the civil rights and feminist movements, both of which helped fuel her determination. She recounts stories of sexual harassment that are especially relevant in today’s #MeToo environment. And the early sections offer striking portraits of segregation, as she recounts cross burnings in front of her house and the murder of a friend’s father who was involved in voter registration….an engrossing personal tale…. this account offers an important historical perspective on two continuing struggles.” — Kirkus Reviews
Ellis’s book also received the Gold Award for nonfiction books, the highest honor the Non Fiction Authors Association (NFAA) bestows. Founder, Stephanie Chandler, says in her review on Amazon: “Dr. Janice Ellis has written a book that will inspire and challenge you to put forth your best and to not waiver for long when life has its way. Her new book, From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream, brings you to tears at the injustice, tears with her triumphs, and a belief that walking a path of faith can bridge the gap between the two as it paves the way for the next steps. Dr. Ellis’s book will light a path for young women and young men who want to live a life with purpose, morality, and caring for all fellow human beings.”
From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream vividly recounts the journey of an African-American woman from rural, segregated Mississippi through academia, corporate America, and politics. It is the story of how she triumphed even when, more often than not, the ugly realities of racism and sexism tried to deter her.
This book tells the broader story, too, of how her life epitomizes what the Civil Rights Act and Equal Rights Amendment have meant and have not meant for blacks and women as she has lived through their maturation during the last fifty years.
What better time than now to examine how these two seminal and defining events played out in the life of an ordinary African-American woman who believed in all of America’s promises? What better moment than today to look deeply at the life of a woman who prepared herself and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals only to realize that many lay beyond her reach and that of most women and most blacks.
From Liberty to Magnolia shows readers, especially aspiring women and minorities—with whom her story will have special resonance—how to navigate and ultimately embrace the challenges at every major crossroads and be triumphant.
The book includes a study guide for book clubs, classes, group discussions, and community forums.
The author has recently completed a book tour across the country. Many of the TV and radio interviews can be found on her website at: https://janicesellis.com Phone: (844) 931-2200.
