{"product_id":"lessons-from-the-mahaw-bog-9781644262870","title":"Lessons from the Mahaw Bog","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis story of a woman's journey was written to inspire people to achieve great things. She feels that all who want to achieve great things must set goals and exhibit tenacity, perseverance, and sacrifice in working to achieve those goals. She feels that people should actively pursue their goals regardless of the pitfalls, hurdles, and roadblocks they might encounter in the pursuit of their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Crippled by socially imposed limitations that were a product of that time, she found creative ways to circumvent those challenges and use the resources available to her to make a difference. She believed that if you empower yourself, you can improve the world by helping others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jean Adams Dickerson has had a distinguished career as an educator in schools and colleges throughout the country. She has written a true story on the life of this southern teacher, her mother, to preserve the legacy and heritage of education professionals who managed to thrive in a time and place where both laws and circumstances presented overwhelming obstacles to getting an education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Reflection in this book was contributed by Cynara Robinson, a doctoral student, niece of the author and granddaughter of Annie. This book serves as a resource for those interested in history and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jean enjoys travel, golf, tennis and piano. She studied piano from early childhood through college, with a degree in piano. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern University, Northwestern State University and California Lutheran University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dorrance Publishing Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644262870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Jean Adams Dickerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36664484659356,"sku":"9781644262870","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_74c78c6a-08f8-4f81-98ed-3a90dffeca33.jpg?v=1603906804","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/lessons-from-the-mahaw-bog-9781644262870","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}