WELCOME TO “CLASS BOOKS!”
ON THIS PAGE I AM INCLUDING CLASSMATES WHO TOOK A LITTLE TIME OUT TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE A BOOK….MAINLY ABOUT IMPORTANT THINGS IN THEIR LIVES THAT AFFECTED OUR LIVES!
I HAVE A FEW CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE WRITTEN BOOKS! THIS PAGE IS DEDICATED TO THEM! SOME ARE INSPIRATIONAL, SOME ARE TRAGIC! I HAVE BEEN ASKED WHY DON’T I WRITE A BOOK ON YOUR TIME IN RADIO AND BEING A DJ? WELL I MIGHT JUST DO THAT…..IF I DID IT WOULD BE IN VOLUMES, AND I WOULD PROBABLY BE A WANTED MAN????
FIRST ON THE LIST, I PUT THEM IN ORDER OF WHEN I FIRST GET THEM TO FEATURE! AS I GET THEM THE NEXT BOOK STARTS AT THE TOP AND I GO FROM THERE….
<<<<<<<<HERE IS THE LONG AWAITED BOOK BY CLASSMATE AND FORMER NEIGHBOR GILES HARRIS DHS-’64. EVEN THOUGH WE LIVED ONLY BLOCKS FROM EACH OTHER, WE BOTH SECRETLY WANTED A LIFE IN RADIO, BEHIND THE MIC! HIS BOOK “I WILL NEVER DROP THE MICROPHONE” IS READY AND FOR SALE NOW! THE BOOK IS GREAT…..OVER 350 PAGES OF PURE GENIUS ABOUT AREA RADIO, AND FAMOUS DJ’S THAT WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE! GET YOUR COPY BY ORDERING IT ON AMAZON! (go to Amazons web-site and search under books:”I Will Never Drop the Microphone”-Giles Harris)
YOU HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE!….NOW GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK “HIDDEN FIGURES!”
“HIDDEN FIGURES!” The American Dream and the untold story of women mathematicians who worked at the NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va during the 1940’s-1960’s and helped win the space race! The book written by Margot Lee Shetterly is now a highly rated motion picture! Margot is the daughter of DHS-’61 graduate Margaret Giles Lee. Local outlets for the book include Barnes & Noble, Target, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart! Hardcover (1st Edition): $27.00; Paperback (movie cover) $7.99; Young Readers’ Edition (paperback): $7.99. These may be discounted depending on where they are purchased. You can email Margaret Lee at:
mlee303@yahoo.com
“CHILDRENS BOOKS!” Classmate and good friend Minister Howard J. White has just finished this project for all to read! The book is called “You are all that God says you are” Pick it up on Amazon, or contact him for your autographed copy at:
434-401-3872! This is great reading for kids of all ages!
NEXT IS MY GOOD FRIEND I MET AT HAMPTION INSTITUTE!
During my short time at Hampton Institute(1969), I met a lot of interesting people! Some would be teachers, dentists, judges in the future! Here is an interesting one Dr. Carl Bentley and his inspirational book!
askdrcarl@carlbentleyministries.org
Retired DJ “P. Augusta D,” just researched his book “Unlock the Mind!” It’s available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and e-books! Paul Dixon recently came by WKKD and gave me an autographed copy! Pick up yours today, and Paul will say “Thank you very kindly!”
This story spans six generations of my family! Starting with my enslaved great-great-grandmother, Emily Winfree. It celebrates the strength and courage of Mrs. Winfree and the accomplishments of her remarkable descendents! All proceeds will be donated to the Emily Winfree African American Education Fund at the “Virginia Museum of History and Culture” in Richmond, Va! Written by family friends Dr. Jan Meck and Virginia Refo, for more information, look under pages on this site “madlad” and click on “my history!” $21.99 at your favorite bookstore!
Dr. Jan Meck came by my house to bring me my copy of the Emily Winfree book!
We all know respect, and remember the rival schools in our district. Jimmy Hollins wants me to tell everyone about a new book out about Jackson P. Burley High School out of Charlottesville, Va. It is called “Unforgetable, Jackson P. Burley High School, 1951-1967!” Below is a flyer and phone numbers on how you can get your copy on sale now!
Ruth Parrish Watson, and her book “Blackberry Days of Summer,” and “An Elderberry Fall!”
Connie Amos-Parsons DHS-’66, new book is available at your local book store!
Darrell has another book added to his collection!
“INSPIRATION STREET!” This book tells the stories of remarkable people who lived, thrived, and influenced African-American history while residents of Lynchburg’s Pierce St! This includes Anne Spencer, Chauncey Spencer, Walter Johnson, Amaza Meredith, and others! One chapter deals with Pierce St. resident C.W Seay, and his enormous impact on Dunbar High School in the age of segregation! Darrell is lowering the cost of the book to $9.95 and would be glad to mail out copies! The book is also on Amazon! Call 518-685-3195, or email at: writersbridge@hotmail.com
“A sea of God’s Favor,” is available on Amazon! It was written by classmate Arthur Landrum III-DHS-’69!
“GRANNY AND THE WALL!” A cute little history story about the Dunbar Memorial Wall, and the history of Dunbar! It includes great early pictures from the time! It is by Brian Wray and Bruce Mabry! Get your copy by calling 434-845-0666 email: mabrybruce@yahoo.com
“THREE MORE ON TIN” DuBois Miller’s second edition about his childhood memories growing up on Timbridge Hill! Be sure and also check out “TEN ON TIN,” and his first book “CELL TALES: RECOLLECTIONS OF A CORRECTIONAL EDUCATOR!” His first book is based on teaching and supervising educational programs throughout the prisons of Virginia! Well worth reading!
“LESSONS CONTINUE” The Dunbar High School Legacy, was published as a result of extended research by students who participated in the Links Intercultural Institute in 2015. The following students researched the Dunbar High School collections papers and artifacts at the Lynchburg City Museum and interviewed former Dunbar high School teachers/staff Miss Carolyn Brown, Carolyn Langhorne, Jacqueline Early Taliaferro, the late Elaine Chafin Watson, and Otis tucker:
McKayla Warrick-University of Pennsylvania, Josh Price-George Mason University,
Joshua Franklin-Brookville High School, Austin Wayne-Amherst County high School, Christopher Ragland-Jefferson Forest High School, William Ragland-Jefferson Forest High School. As a result of their research and reviewing bios and stories of former Dunbar High School teachers. Approximately thirty abridged bios and stories highlight the book. Hermina W. Hendricks and Christine Petticolas served as editors. books are free for making a $50.00 donation to the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust earmarked for the Dunbar High School Legacy fund! Email Hermina Hendricks at hhendricks14@outlook.com
‘”UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT” This is the true autobiography of classmate Charlotte Williams (Shelia Miller) who would have been in our Dunbar class of ’69! Her book is on Amazon, and judging by the picture on the cover, this book is something else!
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR FELLOW CLASSMATES WHO HAVE WRITTEN BOOKS! I WILL BE ADDING MORE ON THIS PAGE AS I GET THEM, SO KEEP CHECKING BACK! MAYBE I SHOULD WRITE ONE ON RADIO? IT WOULD BE ENTITLED….”RADIO….IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW!!”
Darlene Swain….we all know her as the main person in charge of the Warren St. Festival in Rocky Mt, Va. Here is a review of the soldiers from Franklin County and surrounding area!
LET ME KNOW ABOUT OTHER BOOKS BY CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS!
MADLAD!