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Leland, Mississippi : The Village That Raised Me

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Leland, Mississippi. once considered the "Hellhole" of the Delta, transformed itself into a vibrant little community which was able to provide support and encouragement when Velma Allen needed it most. This segregated Mississippi community withheld many basic amenities from her, but because of a determined mother, her church, teachers, and numerous individuals in the Leland community, she overcame the appalling shortcomings she experienced financially and experientially. "Leland, Mississippi: The Village That Raised Me" is a personal memoir intertwined with a cultural history. This is an ode to a community and the Christian faith that held it together.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781098359287
  • ISBN-10: 1098359283
  • Publisher: Bookbaby
  • Publish Date: June 2021
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Page Count: 314

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