One of Us: The Story of the Life of Willie Hayes Kelly

One Of Us: The Story Of The Life Of Willie Hayes Kelly is a biography written by Inabelle Graves Coleman. The book tells the story of Willie Hayes Kelly, an African American man who grew up in the rural South during the early 20th century. Kelly's life was marked by poverty, segregation, and discrimination, but he persevered and eventually became a successful businessman and community leader.The book begins with Kelly's childhood, which was spent working on his family's farm and attending a segregated school. Despite the challenges he faced, Kelly was determined to succeed and eventually moved to the city to attend college. After graduation, he started his own business and became a respected member of his community.Throughout the book, Coleman explores the themes of race, class, and identity, and shows how Kelly's experiences were shaped by these factors. She also provides a detailed look at the history of the South during this time period, including the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality.Overall, One Of Us is a powerful and inspiring story of one man's journey from poverty and discrimination to success and leadership. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the South and the challenges faced by African Americans during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.