of one of Tennessee's favorite women. It gives you insight into the story that has never before been told of what hard work and education delivers. Katie White, an amazing woman with an incredible story, has written an outstanding collection of short essays, magazine articles, and poetry that reflect bits and pieces of her life story. As each story unfolds, a picture is painted in your mind and messages of humor, hope, motivation, love and faith leave you feeling satisfied, awe-inspired and wanting more. The granddaughter of a slave and daughter of a sharecropper, Katie White, born in 1932, grew up on a farm near Franklin Tennessee. The second of nine children, she was guided by strong hard-working parents, influenced by the power of faith, and motivated to succeed in life through education. After receiving a doctorate degree, Katie returned to her alma mater, Tennessee State University, and became a well-respected professor, writer, and leader. During this period, she met and married Dr. Joseph White, a decorated Tuskegee pilot during World War II, a mother to two daughters. A fascinating life narrative and a book to be treasured.