This book traces the last days of the life of Booker T. Washington; Founder of Tuskegee Institute now known as Tuskegee University. He was on vacation in Mobile; Alabama from Sept. 18; 1915 through Oct. 1; 1915 where he relaxed; fished and hunted. On October 17; 1915 he made his last speech to the student body on the importance of teamwork. His last public appearance was in New Haven; CT. on Oct. 25; 1915. A week later while in New York the newspapers reported that he had a nervous breakdown and was ageing rapidly. The hospital record dated November 1; 1915 stated that he had no mental symptoms. After reviewing all the documentation using various sources; a professional nurse will show that Booker T. Washington was the victim of a cleverly planned assassination. Additionally; the death of this leader is associated with the 40 year Tuskegee Syphilis Study. This book is very thought provoking and interesting. It will make you want to look deeper into the story. The reader will see how this great leader enjoyed a restful vacation along the Gulf Coast and within 60 days he was dead and buried. His death changed the course of American history. See if you can figure out "WHO SILENCED BOOKER T. WASHINGTON?'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Called to the Fire--A Timely BookBy Dr. Dwain K. ButlerThis is an excellent book that documents the life of a good man; Charles Johnson; who was called to the ministry. After preparing for the ministry; he really wanted to go to California; but ended up being sent to Mississippi. Of all the places he didn't want to go; Mississippi headed the list.The book is timely; in that its release was just before Mississippi FINALLY completed the ratification process for the 13th Amendment--only 148 years after its official ratification by the states. The setting of the book is mostly the 1960's; when Mississippi was a hotbed of racial hatred and bogotry and violence by the KKK and other "white Christians;" trying hard to maintain the status of blacks as less than human. Through it all; Charles Johnson maintained his focus on nonviolence; improving the lives of blacks in the town of his assigned pastorate; Meridian; MS; and ministering to the "whole man." The portrait painted in the book of a young Charles Johnson in the courtroom in Neshoba County; MS; as the only African American witness in the trial of the white vigilante hooligans who murdered the three civil rights workers in 1964; is palpable. The reader can easily visualize the setting in the court room.Charles Johnson is a hero of the civil rights movement and a hero in his ministry; although he is far too humble to really like being called a "hero." He was finally embraced by the denomination he chose and is now a prominent minister and leader of national stature in the denomination.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An excellent look at how loving God and all of His children trumps the scourge of racism and hatred.By Charles ParishDr. Charles Johnson; an African American Pastor in the Nazarene Church during the racial turbulence of the 1960's in Meridian Mississippi; was obidient to the highest calling of God - to love each other - and to love Him.In this well documented and personal account of the life and work of Dr. Johnson; new author Chet Bush reveals a truthful and moving story of the events that shaped Meridian; Mississippi; and; our national laws and culture during the racial conflicts of the 1960's South.I purchased the Kindle version and could not put it down! It is formatted well for the Kindle.The writing is authentic and filled with quotes and accounts of the events from the memories of Dr. Johnson himself. The book reads like a novel more than a history book and I applaud the author for his work; and Dr. Johnson for his faith through the years in a God who; "loves the whole man."I bought my copy of the book and was not paid or enticed to write my review.Chuck ParishVicksburg; MS0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bravery under FireBy Julia S SloneckerWell written story of a call to action and the courage it took to fulfill that call. The author kept me reading and thinking throughout the book. I was captivated by the role Dr. Johnson played in working for civil rights. The story left me thinking that we've come a long way; but there's still much room for racial acceptance and improvement.The story was exciting; but I realized that even in this new century I need to do my part to bring about change. The story in this book needs to be told "lest we forget".
