Maintenance and Repairs: Keeping Your Boat Looking and Operating Like New

Lawrence, Keith

Belvoir Books

Memoirs of an African-American Navigator is both an intriguing look into the life and career of a merchant mariner and an inspiring story of a young man who learns to navigate the hostile waters of racism. Following the tumultuous decades of the civil rights movement, Keith Lawrence was inspired to make his mark by becoming the first African-American graduate of the California Maritime Academy’s deck department. His memoir traces his thirty-five-year career, from 1976 to his retirement in 2011, and creates an intimate picture of what life as a navigator is like on various types of vessels. The author also reveals a unique view of how prejudices can be diffused and overcome when he recognizes that he, too, must let go of crude stereotypes if he wants to truly experience the freedom of all humans being created equal. Whether you’re considering a career as a merchant mariner, love a good memoir, or need a proper dose of motivation to pursue your goals, this book is an invaluable resource you won’t soon forget.

Memoirs of an African-American Navigator

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Recovered Legacies: Authority And Identity In Early Asian Amer Lit (Asian American History & Cultu)

"Recovered Legacies: Authority and Identity in Early Asian American Literature" employs contemporary and traditional readings of representative works in prose, poetry, and drama to suggest new ways of understanding and appreciating the critically fertile but underexamined body of Asian American writing from the late 1800s to the early 1960s. The essays in this volume engage this corpusOCocomposed of multiple genres from different periods and by authors of different ethnicitiesOCowith a strong awareness of historical context and a keen sensitivity to literary form. As a collection, "Recovered Legacies" re-establishes the rich and diverse literary heritage of Asian America and argues persuasively for the significance of these works to the American literary canon."

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Temple University Press

Recovered Legacies: Authority and Identity in Early Asian American Literature employs contemporary and traditional readings of representative works in prose, poetry, and drama to suggest new ways of understanding and appreciating the critically fertile but under-examined body of Asian American writing from the late 1800s to the early 1960s. The essays in this volume engage these works -- in different genres, from different periods, and by authors of different ethnicities -- with a strong awareness of historical context and a keen sensitivity to literary form. The resulting collection helps to recover the rich and diverse literary heritage of Asian America and argues persuasively for the significance of these works to the American literary canon.

Born and reared in the suburbs of Corpus Christi, Texas, Keith Lawrence was the youngest of three children. Since his father worked in an oil refinery for twenty seven years, Keith had a very comfortable life growing up. He considers himself to be a very contented simple type person. He also considers himself to be the direct opposite of his wife, which led to a great deal of compromise. Their ability to work together and take on any challenge proved to be a huge asset as they fought the incurable lung disease identified as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. This is the story of an incredible journey of discovery, success, pain and two people loving each other through the process of drawing closer to a loving God. Keith has worked as a refinery worker for twenty six years. He has one son, a married daughter, and two grandchildren. Living as a widower has afforded Keith a lot of freedom to commit to God's plan and follow Him in many ministries. He enjoys working with youth and disaster relief or just helping those in need. He feels God has blessed his life beyond anything he could have ever asked.

Fair Weather Ahead

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Xulon Press

The Comprehensive Diabetic Cookbook for Beginners: 1800+ Days Super Easy, Delicious, Low-Sugar & Low-Carbs Recipes with a 30-Day Meal Plan for Diabetes, Prediabetes Newly Diagnosed

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Special Diet

Independently published

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