A story of the author's ancestor who was a run-away slave. Told in a light hearted manner, but the book presents information of a tragic time when Blacks were treated unfairly. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, the book tells of a man who lived life taunting, teasing and playing tricks on men who were trying to recapture him and bring him back to a life of slavery. Old John, a story of heritage.
Old John eBook
In this unusual time, youngster may ask the difficult questions. We can mold their perceptions with the answers we give. We must teach our young with hope and not hatred. We should show them the past through the eyes of survivors who refused to succomb or surrender to a system larger and more powerful than they. Yet they did survive and rise, victors! Old John is one story of such a survivor.