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On June 15, 1999, Mrs. Rosa Parks was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor -- a tribute to the power of one solitary woman to influence the soul of a nation. But awards and influence were far from her mind when, on December 1, 1955, she refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation Hardcover – August 26, 1994 by Rosa Parks (Author), Gregory J. Reed (Author) 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 45 ratings It's not just Rosa Park's account of that historic day she kept her seat on the bus. The focus is the Source of Mrs. Parks' strength- her faith in Jesus Christ. So often, as students in school, we don't hear the faith stories of our heroes. This little book by Rosa Parks, with the help of Gregory J. Reed, gives a more complete, and richer story. An illustration of an open book. Texts Quiet strength : the faith, the hope, and the heart of a woman who changed a nation Parks, Rosa, 1913-, African Now, forty years after her quiet defiance inspired the modern civil rights movement, Mrs. Parks speaks to us all about her life, her passion for freedom and equality, and her strong faith. Quiet Strength celebrates the principles and convictions that have guided Mrs. Parks through a remarkable life. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an African American civil rights activist whom the U.S. Congress later called the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement." On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks, age 42, refused to obey bus driver James Blake's order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Now, forty years after her quiet defiance inspired the modern civil rights movement, Mrs. Parks speaks to us all about her life, her passion for freedom and equality, and her strong faith. Quiet Strength celebrates the principles and convictions that have guided Mrs. Parks through a remarkable life. Buy Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation by Parks, Rosa, Reed, Gregory J. (ISBN: 9780310235873) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy a cheap copy of Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and book by Rosa Parks. On June 15, 1999, Mrs. Rosa Parks was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor-a tribute to the power of one solitary woman to influence the soul of a nation. But Free Shipping on all orders over $15. Quiet Strength | On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks became the "mother of the modern civil rights movement" when she refused to surrender her seat to a white man on a segregated Montgomery, AL., bus. Quiet Strength reveals Rosa Park's insights, dreams, and reflections on a variety of themes--her Christian faith, race relations, today's youth, her Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation [Parks, Rosa, Reed, Gregory J.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Rosa Parks was the cofounder of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development and is recognized as the “mother of the modern-day civil rights movement.” Gregory J. Reed is a prominent attorney, the author of sixteen books including various bestsellers, a NAACP Image multi-winner, and recipient of the American Book Award. In “Quiet Strength,” author Gregory J. Reed explores Parks’ life and impact through the lens of faith.This book highlights the role of Parks’ faith in shaping her activism and inspiring others to work for social justice. Signed first edition of Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation by Rosa Parks. Small octavo, 93pp. Gray hardcover, title in silver on spine. Full number line listed on copyright page. Solid text block, small bump to top edge of spine, otherwise fine. In the publisher’s [] Gregory J. Reed is a prominent attorney, the author of sixteen books including various bestsellers, a NAACP Image multi-winner, and recipient of the American Book Award. Rosa Parks was the cofounder of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development and is recognized as the “mother of the modern-day civil rights movement.” "Previously published as Quiet strength." Originally published under title: Quiet strength: the faith, the hope, and the heart of a woman who changed a nation. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan Pub. House, 1994 "Epilogue from 'Resurrection of Rosa Parks: the Branding of Icon, Spirit and Soul' by Gregory J. Reed"--Title page verso Quiet Strength: Isaiah 30:15 New International Version (NIV) This little book by Rosa Parks, with the help of Gregory J. Reed, gives a more complete, and richer Now, decades after her quiet defiance inspired the modern civil rights movement, Mrs. Parks' own words tell of her courageous life, her passion for freedom and equality, and her strong faith. Reflections by Rosa Parks celebrates the principles and convictions that guided her through a remarkable life. It is a record of her legacy - her lasting On June 15, 1999, Mrs. Rosa Parks was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor-a tribute to the power of one solitary woman to influence the soul of a nation. But awards and influence were far from her mind when, on December 1, 1955, she refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This is a short little book about Rosa Parks and how her decision and "quiet strength" helped to change the world, helping to make it a little more equal and free. She talks about fear, defiance, injustice, pain, character, role models, faith, values, quiet strength, determination, youth, and the future.
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