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Beyond Defeat: The "Johnny" Johnson Story
Beyond Defeat The Johnny Johnson Story Author:James E. Johnson The provocative autobiography of an American patriot who used the weapon of love to conquer hate and live. It proves that love is stronger than hate, and that nothing is impossible with God. Remarkable is the only word that does justice to the life and service of James E. Johnny Johnson. What else can be said of someone who started life as on of... more » nine children born to sharecropper parents on a farm in Madison, Illinois, to become the first African-American appointed by the President as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy?
But the honor of later years did not come easily. Though he wore the uniform and defended his country abroad, at home he faced the humiliation of segregation and bore the pain of Jim Crowism. Yet, while others cursed, Johnny prayed. And when others used the weapon of hate to keep him down, Johnny used the weapon of God's Word and love to lift others up -- even those who persecuted him. Amazing deliverances from near-fatal accidents, miraculous healings, implausible witnessing encounters at the highest levels of government, incredible civil accomplishments, and trusted friendships with two of our nation's most storied presidents -- these incidents and more await you in the pages of this amazing autobiography.« less