Clippings from Within

This straightforward and eloquent narrative reveals a vivid portrait of a quietly forceful woman of strength, spirit and good humor.Ms. Burnette invites the reader to travel back in time for a look at the intangible "clippings" of important events throughout her life. She begins with the intense drama of the death of her father and her mother's valiant struggle to support the family after he died. Although her struggle was not successful and the children were sent to an orphanage, it is evident that Ms. Burnette was moved to an environment both strict and supportive where she was taught to strive to become the very best she could be.Throughout her life, Ms. Burnette has suffered from segregation and discrimination, both overt and subtle. But there is no blame or self pity. Ms. Burnette is not intimidated, only intensely determined to become independent through education and work.Clippings from Within is a celebration of the lives of her father and four brothers and their patriotic contributions in two World Wars. It is also a dramatic portrayal of her life, which spanned the critical years of the civil rights' movement in America. She never carried a banner or marched on Washington but she did her part by demonstrating the dignity, pride and courage of a black woman asserting her place in the world while exploring every possibility for personal growth.Burnette, L. Crutchfield is the author of 'Clippings from Within' with ISBN 9781582441177 and ISBN 1582441170.