Otis Jones

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OTIS JONES is an African-American male who grew up in the Jim Crow segregated south. He became the victim of racial discrimination by other ethnic groups and ostracism by members of his own race. One of eight children, he rose above such indignities, became paralyzed at an early age and received a graduate degree from a prominent northeastern university. This is a testament of how his inner strength, determination and perseverance propelled him to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Family cohesiveness and early religious orientation were the hallmarks which aided him as he faced challenges, trials and triumphs in his courageous pursuit of fulfilling the "American dream". Journey with him and meet the influential people who were instrumental in helping to shape the life of a man who never gave up. Filled with humor, joy and pain, this literary work brings to life an amazing drama of the human spirit in the search for peace, knowledge, truth, beauty and love.