In her revelatory and redemptive memoir, Beverly Johnson, the first African American supermodel to grace the cover of Vogue, recounts her career in her own passionate and deeply honest voice. She chronicles her childhood as a studious, and sometimes bullied, bookworm during the sixties. She left college to pursue modeling and a successful three-decade career followed. Amid glamorous tales of the hard partying of the 1970s and Hollywood during the eighties, she details her many encounters and friendships with the likes of Jackie Kennedy, Halston, Calvin Klein, Andy Warhol, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, Jack Nicholson, Keith Richards, and Warren Beatty. But she also reveals the demons she wrestled with--her struggles with racism, drug addiction, and an abusive marriage followed by divorce proceedings which tested her fortitude and sanity. She shares for the first time intimate details surrounding her love affair with the late tennis icon Arthur Ashe, and pays homage to her mentor, the late Naomi Sims, while lifting the veil off the complicated and often tense relationships among models. Familiar names from the catwalk, such as Pat Cleveland and Iman, illustrate how each had to fight not just the system, but each other, in order to survive. More than five hundred magazine covers later, Johnson is now a successful businesswoman, actress, women's advocate, and philanthropist. This no-holds-barred look at the lives of the rich, fabulous, and famous is also a story of failure and success in the upper echelons of the fashion world, and how Beverly Johnson emerged from her struggles smarter, happier, and stronger than ever.--Adapted from book jacket.
One of the best known models in the world shares her beauty and exercise secrets, outlining her daily exercise plan for overall body conditioning and suggesting herbal remedies for diet, beauty, and health
Have you ever wondered why it seems like if anything could go wrong, it will? Have you ever questioned if God has forgotten about you? Have you ever pondered in your heart if anyone can see the pain you are trying desperately to hide? Have you ever thought, If I dont get this heart of mine fixed, I am going to be no good to anyone; especially myself? If so, this book is for you. I was once there. I felt the hurt of loneliness, betrayal, disappointment, self-pity, and even defeat. But I survived, and so will you. God has placed something in you that will not allow you to break down, give up, or be conquered. I remember a time when I was fifteen years old. I was in a church pageant. I recited a poem by Maya Angelou: Im determined to be somebody someday. Even in those moments of wanting to give up, God would allow me to reflect on the day I stood in the pulpit on 119th and Halsted in Chicago and tell myself, Im determined to be somebody someday. In this book, you will see my hurt, my pain, my setbacks. But most of all, you will see the faithfulness, mercy, grace, and the love of God. Allow this book to be the process to start your journey to a Renewed Heart only Jesus can do for you.
A dead man forces Laura, Eric and five Senators to be on constant alert. His warnings to the Senators is to give up running for the Senate. Because Laura and Eric find evidence of foul play, they report their findings to the FBI and they now find their lives are also being threatened by the dead man. "Beyond the Door" is a warm, chilling and loving story that will keep your attention with unexpected surprises of all kinds.
FINDING THEMSELVES DRAWN DEEP INTO A SINISTER TERRORIST PLOT, LAURA AND ERIC'S COURTSHIP IS PUT ON HOLD WHEN THEY FIND THEY MUST SAVE MANY PEOPLE FROM SURE DEATH. A DOOR OPENS IS A WARM, CHILLING AND LOVING STORY THAT WILL KEEP YOUR ATTENTION WITH UNEXPECTED SURPRISES OF ALL KINDS.
This book, You're Fired, God Hired is my own true personal story and Journal full of negative experiences sex, race, religion, finances, health and education. This book also features the positive blueprint and journal of my life from Child-hood to Adult-hood. Growning up with a father who was diagnosed as a paranoid catatonic schizophrenic to shattered dreams of becoming the first female Afican-American Land Surveyor in the State of Michigan. These experiences left scars that would last a lifetime of searching for happiness in drugs, alcohol, sex and a career. Only to find Gods amazing provision in Forgiveness. Being fired by the X-Mayor who made history from his election in the City of Detroit, while I was trying to make history in Mich igan. This book weaves In and Out of my life as we move from chapter to chapter journaling daily about life choices. Find out in You're Fired, God Hired how forgiveness and obedience is the keys to healing our lifetime pursuits to find happiness In God. This book is for readers who have had to overcome differences, decisions and devastations from compound losses with man and positive experiences with God. A great book for healing through forgiveness and Salvation, when you are fired by man and hired by God.
When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari reunite decades later at a church bingo hallÑand what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over FIFTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLEÕs comics writing debut with CARA McGEE (Over The Garden Wall), and GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) with illustrations from SARA ALFAGEEH and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).
I was soul searching, and as a result I came up with these two booklets: Volume I, Steps Toward Healthier and Happier Relationships, and Volume II, Unraveling Inner Conflicts. These breakthroughs led me to understand how people relate to each other on a daily basis. This helped me to learn some of the dynamics of human relationships in relation to my own experience. The cowardly lion in The Wizard of Oz needed courage. And I needed the courage to write and publish the thoughts about my recovery. These two booklets will enlighten and inspire one to take charge of their rehabilitation towards their recovery. Beverly Johnson, a native New Yorker, she is still in recovery and sustaining her mental health. She has been an invited speaker at several major New York City hospitals and universities to lecture about her recovery.
Beverly Lewis-Johnson is a first-time Author who declares obedience and forgiveness are the most important responsibilities for believers and unbelievers. Here, she shares how every negative experience with men turn into a positive experience with God.
My Book is about life. The moments we think about when we are alone. With the help of Christ the expression of these moments, Ive treasured in my life; I expressed by the writings of poetry. Which allowed me to experience grace and peace of mind. I hope my poems inspire your creativity. I hope they will help you win lifes trails and enjoy lifes treasures. I was inspired by My LORD JESUS CHRIST and reading my BIBLE.
Here's Our Child, Where's The Village?" conveys that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish as happy, thriving and free spirited people regardless of race and the displacement factors governing their lives. The question isn't "Here's Our Child, Where's The Village?" The question is whose village will you be? "We must bear each others burdens. Though the village has been replaced by concrete and Roe v. Wade, there remains innocent children deserving of love and a safe haven. They may be parentless, but they are not Godless..." -Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam "Connecting kids to permanency is paramount." Stacia C. Hammond- Executive Director/Founder Adoption Support & Consultation Services of Florida, Inc. (ASCS) "It gives me great pleasure to pen the foreword for "Here's Our Child; Where's the Village?" and participate in the efforts of the Gumbo for the Soul project. The joy one gets from a child is indescribable, but something everyone can enjoy in one capacity or another; especially if we believe in the old African Proverb, it takes a village to raise a child". -Tee C Royal, founder of RAWSISTAZ Literary Group Gumbo for The Soul Publications and logo are registered trademarks of Beverly Black Johnson. All Right Reserved www.gumboforthesoul.com Proverbs 10:14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Parent/tutor Beverly Black Johnson, founder of the "Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program", and compiler of Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community- an anthology intended to heighten awareness of the growing high school drop-out rate in the Black community. Gumbo is a compilation of delicious essays, poems, testimonials and gumbo recipes; inspirational accounts of educational, occupational and personal experiences in overcoming adversity and obstacles with perseverance and determination. Gumbo proceeds will fund "Gumbo for the Soul" Literacy Program Enjoy the writings of Heather Covington, TV host of Literary Living and author of Literary Divas Kyeisha D. Johnson, 6th grade student Rapper, Keyanna Bean Morehouse graduate, Michael Henderson Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor E. Joyce Moore Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor Jayme Washington Smalley BET Books, Emma Award winner Nathasha Brooks-Harris CBS' Survivor, Vecepia Towery Robinson Delores Thornton, Marguerite Press And many more talented and generous contributors "'Gumbo for the Soul' dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor and all who believe it is important that our children can read and comprehend the English language." -Tavis Smiley, Author, Television, Radio Host "'Gumbo for the Soul' tells African-Americans exactly what the recipe for a good life is. It is inspirational, uplifting, and recommended for people of all ages, colors and aspirations." Rated 5 of 5. -Alice Holman, RAWSISTAZ.com Literacy Support Ribbon available at www.gumboforthesoul.com
Max and her CMI friends attempt to use their smarts to find solutions to a water crisis, while a greedy corporation with an eye on capturing Max seems to know their every move.
Each of these amazing ladies have a story. Not only do they have a story rather a testimony that has the power to change nations. Tap in as each shares from the heart their journey, process and essencial keys to life change that can be a bridge to others.
In her stories, Beverly touches on our human weakness of greed, jealousy, envy hiding and lurking within us. In most, these emotions rarely rise to malicious level. Nevertheless, the inclination is there. It can be from the "simple" act of cheating on one's college exam, to a merchant overcharging his customers, or may be even killing a person for his wealth. These can be all committed by seemingly normal people, as you will see in some of these stories. The motive for them is almost always greed, envy or jealousy.On the sunnier side of life, the author shows us how one's seemingly uneventful, unfulfilled existence can turn into something worth living for.These stories take place in various locations, some in the United States and others in Europe. Each location was visited by the author, and reflects her impressions and experiences. All references to customs, sights, or scenes are historically accurate.
Max Einstein and a group of international geniuses use their creativity and curiosity to help solve some of the world's toughest problems with science.--
Fiction / Urban / Adventure About the book. Unbeknownst to Kinni Bragia, our Harlem born heroine, her entire life has been predestined by the likes of a bunch of old dead bones, those of her long ago buried but not forgotten superstitious ancestry. The roots of a Gambian tradition stretch some 60,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City in order to strangle the life right out of her. She will discover that womens rights and God given civil liberties are not a part of that tradition. Neither are the rights to pursue happiness nor justice for all. Culturally, what works in one land, cannot be readily understood by those raised elsewhere. What lengths will they go to in order to make Kinni submit? What horrors will she face at the hands of her very own family? What curses have been passed down through the generations and prepared especially for her? Will sheer will and determination be enough for her to survive? Kinni struggles to rise up from her family tree whose branches are deep, persistent and have been coiling themselves around her throat since birth.
This selection of articles from the archives of Johnson County, Indiana, Historical Society provides a rich and varied history of Johnson County. Divided into ten chapters, this history offers 113 articles, 24 poems by local poets, sixty authors, and a full index.
What will you do with your one hour? Discover how to make the most of your Bible Study time by combining familiar Bible Stories with 21st Century life lessons.
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