Deborah Konrad

Deborah Konrad was born in Houston, Texas during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. At the young age of fifteen, she was faced with assisting her parents with the care of her paralyzed sister, Sandra. This experience, and the events that led up to it, serve as the backdrop to her first book, "The Blessing of Movement". Deborah has had a varied professional life, running the gamut from stockbroker to quality assurance manager. The one consistent thread that runs throughout her life is writing. She holds a BA in Biochemistry and an MA in Healthcare Administration. Deborah is currently a contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul book 'Angels all Around'. Deborah's most recent activity includes being interviewed concerning the decision of League City, Texas City council to name a street after her great-grandfather, Alexander Winfield. Her research led to this event. He was an early African American settler in League City. She lives in Cypress, Texas with husband Nelson and dog son Edward.