Quiet Strong - First African American Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Volume 1

Tired of living by Jim Crow laws in the southern state of Mississippi, teenager Sherman Byrd wants nothing more than to discover God's purpose for his life. The youngest son of sharecroppers, determined to walk by faith and not by sight, Byrd's journey leads him down a path where he becomes a pioneer in one of the most dangerous jobs known to mankind. Disarming bombs.

About the author

Cynthia Byrd Conner is the daughter of Sherman and Louise Byrd. Recently retired, she was employed by the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, Southeast Regional Maintenance Center. A Management and Program Analyst, she has over 25 years of experience in ship maintenance and repair. A graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), Cindy completed the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management.

Cindy is a member of the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates, a 501(c)3 organization that, educates, mentors, and provides scholarships for minorities from all over the world, to attend the State University of New York Maritime College. She is also a member of the Florida Writers Association and the Military Writers Society of America.

Married to Alton M. Conner for over thirty years, they continue to joyfully strive to fulfill God's will for their lives. God has blessed them with a daughter, son, and three grandchildren. They all reside in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, Florida.

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia Conner
• Publisher: Bookbaby
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9780997790689
• ISBN: 978-0-9977906-8-9
• No. of pages: 170
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 231 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Part One of a Trilogy; Part One of a Trilogy
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Christentum, Persönliche religiöse Zeugnisse und inspirierende Populärwerke, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, Umgang mit Drogen- und Alkoholproblemen, RELIGION / Inspirational, SELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / General, Inspirational