Yolanda King is the first born child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. In her story, Funtown", she recounts memories that were painful as well as difficult for a child to understand. The story gives us a glimpse into her life as a child and how she handled having a father, who was one of the most heroic individuals of his time. The story shows how for Yolanda, Dr. King was her Daddy", as well as her hero.
(PRWEB) October 10, 2004 -- This story is featured in Chicken Soup for the African American Soul, released Sept, 25th, 2004. It was co-written by Yolanda King & Elodia Tate, who are the co-creators of the best selling book, Open My Eyes, Open My Soul", an anthology that celebrates our common humanity released January 2004. Now they join together again to tell the story of Yolanda Kings memory of Funtown".
Chicken Soup for the African American Soul is a compilation of nearly 100 stories that tribute a culture that prides itself on its sense of survival, resiliency, healing, prayer and perseverance. Tom Joyner and Lisa Nichols have joined best selling authors Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield in bringing the long awaited to the public.
Even with over 90 titles in the Chicken Soup for the Soul® Series, the public is still demanding more. Chicken Soup for the African American Soul has been one of the most requested titles over the last several years. Over two years in the making and after wading through over 3,000 stories, it is finally being served to the public September 25! And the community is hungry for this one! Over 300,000 copies have been pre-sold—long before the book has even been released!
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