Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression
  • Racial Fissures.
  • Economic Collapse.
  • Global Uncertainty.

But this is 1940!

The story follows a young Black couple who seek to navigate life and love in one of the most turbulent times in U.S. history. While their paths collide on the streets of Bessemer, Alabama, they must first confront the tangible fears of the Jim Crow south, the Great Depression and their nation poised on the brink of World War II, before realizing the love they seek. Will they brave this challenging period -- with faith in God, friends and family -- to become a resilient and confident couple able to conquer fear and triumph over life's uncertainties?

This Christian young adult, historical fiction novel demonstrates how a strong faith in God can provide the grit and commitment to succeed and overcome all life's many challenges.

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Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression
  • Racial Fissures.
  • Economic Collapse.
  • Global Uncertainty.

But this is 1940!

The story follows a young Black couple who seek to navigate life and love in one of the most turbulent times in U.S. history. While their paths collide on the streets of Bessemer, Alabama, they must first confront the tangible fears of the Jim Crow south, the Great Depression and their nation poised on the brink of World War II, before realizing the love they seek. Will they brave this challenging period -- with faith in God, friends and family -- to become a resilient and confident couple able to conquer fear and triumph over life's uncertainties?

This Christian young adult, historical fiction novel demonstrates how a strong faith in God can provide the grit and commitment to succeed and overcome all life's many challenges.

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Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression

Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression

by Josan Wright Callender
Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression

Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression

by Josan Wright Callender

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Overview

  • Racial Fissures.
  • Economic Collapse.
  • Global Uncertainty.

But this is 1940!

The story follows a young Black couple who seek to navigate life and love in one of the most turbulent times in U.S. history. While their paths collide on the streets of Bessemer, Alabama, they must first confront the tangible fears of the Jim Crow south, the Great Depression and their nation poised on the brink of World War II, before realizing the love they seek. Will they brave this challenging period -- with faith in God, friends and family -- to become a resilient and confident couple able to conquer fear and triumph over life's uncertainties?

This Christian young adult, historical fiction novel demonstrates how a strong faith in God can provide the grit and commitment to succeed and overcome all life's many challenges.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780999610794
Publisher: Making Do: Growing Up Colored in the Jim Crow South During the Great Depression
Publication date: 03/20/2023
Series: Believe: Tuskegee Strong!
Edition description: Large Type
Pages: 340
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.85(d)
Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Josan Wright Callender, a fourth-generation storyteller from a family of teachers, graduated from Wayne State University and California State University, Northridge. After completing her master's degree in education leadership and special education administration, Callender was blessed with the opportunity to become a member of the Writers Guild of America West and earn her National Board Certification as a teacher in the same year! Currently Callender spends her mornings in devotional worship, writing and creating YouTube vlogs for her viewers and the rest of the day relaxing at the beach with her husband, Doug. Their past times are studying the Bible; walking; reading faith-based novels and books of history; cooking up new keto meals; and traveling. God is good!
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