Janice S. Ellis

These days, political discourse is all about simplistic, biased, distorted nonsense that accuses the other side of trying to destroy America. This book hopes to change that.

First of all, if you have a chance, read some Walter Lippmann, either his books or his newspaper columns. He was a very influential newspaper columnist of the mid-1900's. His brand of journalism was based on careful analysis of the facts. If the American people are asked to form an opinion on, for instance, gun violence or climate change or health care, wouldn't actual facts, instead of rhetoric, be a good thing?

This is a fascinating book. It is recommended for anyone interested in politics. It is especially recommended for anyone who wants to be a journalist.… (meer)

From Magnolia to Liberty is an inspiring Memoir by an amazing lady! Her life and efforts is a tribute to not only the Black Community and Women, but is an example to all!

Her detailed story of her "beginnings" to present, is very enlightening and motivational.

Growing up as a granddaughter and daughter of preachers, she received a grounded and strongly religious background. Her experiences in listening to the Commentaries of Eric Sevareid and Walter Lippmann as a youth, inspired and influenced her drive to "be all she could be" in future years.

The manner in which she bore her trials during the Civil Rights movement, plus, through other negative attitudes toward her, is very admirable and worthy of emulation.

The information she provides of the formative years beginning in the 1950's to present day is very interesting.

The only negatives are: #1 There was quite a bit of repetition. #2. There was a little too much detail given to captivate the reader's attention. # 3. In conflict with her main message of being open-minded and obtaining all the facts before passing on opinion, was her comment concerning reasons that a woman did not win presidency. The lack of integrity and trust lost he election for that woman. Although there is a large amount of credibility to what she states , on a couple of issues. I felt her words and opinion were extreme.

The Book Title and Cover were very Fitting.

I highly recommend this book to all.

*This book was gifted me with no requirement for a positive review. This is my honest review.
I give this book a strong Four Stars rating.… (meer)