2024 BOOK DRIVE

Below is a list of books that aren’t currently in the NC Public Library System. However with your support you can change that. The purpose of this book drive will be to get these books in the North Carolina Room on the Second Floor in the Forsyth County Central Library. The authors will receive their royalties from your donation and the donors will receive a certificate of acknowledgement highlighting their contribution to the library. We are waiving shipping cost for this campaign therefore use code “BOOKDRIVE” at checkout.

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1975 A TALE OF TWO CITIES
$34.99

1975– a nontraditional history book.

In this book you will learn pivotal moments in history that occured in throughout the Authors lifetime. The author opens up about how his family migrated from Louisville KY and settled in Winston-Salem, NC; in doing so Carlos’s late mother built a hair empire in the city. The objective of this book is to keep that legacy alive for the generations to come.

S. B. Fuller Pioneer in Black Economic Development by Mary Fuller Casey
$50.00

This book captures both the life and accomplishments of S. B. Fuller during his lifetime and the effect his teaching and philosophy had on the “Fullerites” who chose to follow him.

The story of S.B. FUller who was born into poverty and rose to success and human development prominence is indeed a real American Rags to RIches Story.

Fuller was greatly influenced at an early age by his father’s work ethic and his mother’s challenge for him to desire success and riches. Their early expectations motivated Fuller to go on and build of 13 businesses including the well known Fuller Products Company.

From Selling Bricks, to Selling Bricks: A Story of Redemption
$38.96

This is a no holds barred look into the life of an inner city youth, who chose a path that lead him to some disappointing results. This is not a story of regrets, but a story of redemption. The author walks you through his world and his thoughts. After reading this masterfully written testimonial, you will understand the importance of second chances. You will understand how situations influence decisions, and decisions influence our lives.

علم التوزيع
$64.00

The Backdrop
Don was like Moses. Moses never was captured, instead he prospered. His mother sent him down the river to protect him from danger. And Moses rose to the status of prince, this is when he began to witness the captivity of his people. Therefore Moses set his people free by using all of his resources.
Don was saved too—- by the river of wisdom, he was a target, as all the guys growing up in Shalom (Salem) were & have been for since the Romans discovered their lands.

We aren’t taught civics and economics yet it’s all around us. We rather be by-products, as oppose to reclaim yo own crown. Don’s mission was to elevate his people to higher heights and follow their own religion the only religion, intuition, because all comes from within not without, insallah.

Maco Distro” The Science of Distribuiton | eilm al•taw [tall]/ zie [zee aye]

My Arabic brethren expressed to me that Elim means to learn/ the study of a subject, and my comprehension of Al means all that is within, ie Allah (all •law). Therefore The title علم التوزيع means the study of all transportation as a science because transportation is universal principle. The short story in The Opening complements the title well.



The Concept

If I was a music producer I would mix classical with the blues and master that with hard core hip hop, that’s the energy I brought to this masterpiece. I don’t think it’s ever be done in writing, mixing a realistic fiction novel with an educational text book, that’s like graffiti on a chalkboard. I call it genre mixing.
When I was in high school I always hated opening up text books, literature was considered boring to us. That’s because we wasn’t reading the right shit, my books wasn’t out yet! My literature is Hip Hop. I got bars of paragraphs, and a lot of them, that’s just how it go, that’s just how I flow. This that shit that talk to people soul. However knowing that I’m not gon talk about no bs, I’m feed the reader with real fundamental knowledge with every sentence, word.
This next generation has to become accustomed to reading habitually, so I customize my literature in creative ways to enhance your reading experience. I showcase this talent in my fourth novel, everything from the cover design, the embossment, and the text is all customized by me, this is just a snippet of what’s coming in the future. Creativity is the key to our salvation.


Check This Out
$20.00

By: Amon Gooden

From the day we are born, we are taught how and what to think by those around us. Most people are unaware of the misinformation that they have been receiving throughout their lives. The mainstream public gets the majority of their information from either the media or the education system. These two sources are biased and have changed and omitted much of the true history and information available. The truth is not taught to the masses because those who are in control do not want to give up their control. Truth is the light, and knowledge is power. By keeping true knowledge a secret, the common person is kept powerless. Those in power have not just hidden information from us; they have convinced the majority of people in the world that much of the ancient knowledge and science is just a story-a fairy tale. In order to discredit the truth even further, movies, shows, and books use actual and or possible events and knowledge but call the works fictional.

HER MORNING RUN
$25.00

Her Morning Run is a love story but more like a roller coaster. Like a rush of excitement you feel a pit in your stomach. You’re on a high so long, and when you finally come down, you’re afraid to look up. Love tells lies, and lust deceiving.

NANA SPEAKS

A Single Bracelet Does Not Jingle
$20.00

By: Dr. Ayo Gooden

A Single Bracelet Does Not Jingle: Finding Your Ideal Love Partner, Making Love Last and Ending Unhealthy Relationships; A Multi-Racial Examination of Love Relationships is a psychological examination of issues that impact your ability to find your ideal love partner and to maintain healthy love relationships. The impact of race, ethnicity, economics, trauma, racism, and other issues on love relationships is explored. Strategies to heal from unhealthy relationships and to enhance communication skills are provided.

From a Corner of Comfort To a Land of Chaos
$15.00

 

The seeds for this book were planted when I started keeping a journal of my day to day actions while I was deployed to Iraq. They started to grow as I began writing for therapy. Throughout the pages of this book, I attempt to share with the reader my unforeseen experiences while in Iraq. I write about my deployment to Iraq to participate in the “Operation Iraqi Freedom” (OIF) campaign, in 2006 and 2007. To avoid conflict or cause harm to anyone, most of the character's names were changed. I did not use the official name of the Iraqi military training school for similar reasons.

In writing this book I was forced to reckon with the sacrifices of being deployed. I learned to cope with life, death, and chaos. I now have a better understanding; knowing that there are specific reasons for each.

To this very day, I am grateful to God, for my survival, and for enabling me to write this book. In doing so, I vow to never forget the men and women who were also deployed on the mission but did not return. 

-JR SLADE

SKYDIVE
$20.00

BY Jarrin Wooten

Skydive is a compilation of modern and contemporary poetry that focuses on a plethora of subjects relevant to the author’s life including but not limited to love, society, racism, religion, relationships, and self dialogue. Skydive is designed to allow the reader to journey with the author as he takes his free fall through every page, allowing for vulnerable self examination as well as the examination of the world around him. 

THE ALARM CLOCK
$20.00

In The Alarm Clock, Darrell Q. Slade breaks down why it’s essential to maneuver in silence as you level up while remaining true to yourself.

“Better to have more progress with less movement opposed to more movement with less progress.” An African American Proverb

This novel is broken down into twelve distinct chapters, symbolic of twelve hours on the clock. Slade was strategic when putting this book together; in this novel you’ll learn how he managed to elevate through his obstacles while meeting with adversity, simultaneously. The objective of this book is to spark hope in the kids that come from a similar upbringing as the author. We determine our own destiny, not anyone else!

The systems we rely on in America aren’t set up for us to succeed, especially when the oppressor defines our success. Therefore we must position ourselves to create our own wealth and divert those assets, back into our communities. This will implement an healthy and stable environment in our low income communities. As Emory Jones say “BET ON YOURSELF.” Everyone has an Alarm Clock that will wake the World.” #STAYWOKE

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REVIEWS

Christopher B. LeaK

Vice-President-Wealth Management

5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put the book down and have recommended it to friends and colleagues

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017

A must read! A fresh perspective of growing up, dealing with loss, making wise decisions and developing through the eyes of a Millennial. I could not put the book down and have recommended it to friends and colleagues. Purchase this for yourself and others. You will not regret it. Awesome piece of literature.

J. Lodle

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational for both teens and adults

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2019

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This was an amazing book and was very inspirational both for myself and also my teenage sons. I appreciate the honest reflections and insight of the author, who describes how he has transformed his life despite the grief that tried to hold him down. His poignant journey is surely an inspiration to teens and adults alike. Check it out!

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Dee

January 9, 2020

I initially picked up this book from my local library because the title jumped out at me and directly addressed the very thing that I had been ignoring in my life. When I began flipping through the pages, the scriptures interspersed within reinforced for me on a spiritual level that I was meant to read the book. It contains 12 very personal chapters about the author's journey through life after losing the closest people to him. It begins with loss and being lost, and ends with purpose, self-discovery, and finding God in the most unexpected people, places, and ways. It is written to an audience of lost ones, young ones, and those who are still sleeping and it is a calling for the author not only to awaken himself, but also to be a force to awaken the masses. His voice isn't what one would find for a more mainstream audience, but it speaks of universal truths. I would recommend this book to any youth or adult who has hit the snooze button in their personal life more times than they can count, and is finally ready to make changes to align themselves with God's calling and purpose for their lives.