208 pages, 84 photographs, 6 x 9 in.
The personal journey of Jazz Musician Leroy Battle who was born in Harlem, became a Tuskegee Airman at the close of WWII, and went on to become an inspirational school teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland, throughout the 1950s, 60’s and 70’s. The author’s account of his life is enriched by the inclusion of newsclips and numerous photographs which help to convey the life and times of a young man growing up in a world of challenges and dramatic social changes.
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As a jazz musician, a Tuskegee Airman, and and educator, Roy Battle covered a lot of ground. -- Tony Kornheiser - WTEM Radio
Roy Battle's story is as bittersweetly American as green apple pie. -- Jim Bohannon -Westwood One Radio
...story of A teacher and leader whose heroism lies in modesty and dignity, both in the life and the tale.
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Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Annapolis Publishing Company Pub Date: 10/1/1995 Binding: Paperback Pages: 208 first edition. Seller Inventory # 6742516
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G1884878040I3N10
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Pictorial Soft Cover. Condition: Vg. 197 pages. Signed and inscribed by author on title page 10/13/99 : To : Spike Lee.My squadron's mantra was : "Stay focused.get it done " . Sincerely, Roy Battle. Five section of B/W photos. Bottom corner tip of front cover and first few pages creased. Top and bottom corner tips of back cover slightly creased. Photos of book on request. Seller Inventory # 015007
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Pictorial Cover/soft. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, Later Printing. Inscribed by Author; "Hello Aunt Bart." on front cover. 6th printing. 198 pgs. many b/w photographs. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 00282512
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