NEW YORK—July 3, 2018—Morgan James’s new release, Confessions of a Recovering Racist by George O’Hare and Emma Young, tells the story of O’Hare’s upbringing in the Jim Crow era, the racism he learned from his elders, and the path that lead him to overcome his prejudices.
Racism is by far one of the most prevalent issues in the United States today. It has been decades since people have seen black and white schools or people being forced to give up their seats on the bus. However, the deeply ingrained prejudices that spawned such segregation and hatred are still alive and well in modern society. Amid the Black Lives Matter movement, racially motivated violence, and an election that has split the nation, Confessions of a Recovering Racist provides a raw and honest look at intolerance and bigotry from someone immersed in it from birth.
George O’Hare was born and raised in an all-white community by a white supremacist uncle. He was taught by racist nuns in his all-white grade school and later befriended racist lifeguards who went to extremes to keep black people off their beaches. Hatred and discrimination were all he knew. When his career had him rubbing elbows with some of the most prominent black leaders in the country, including Dr. Martin Luther King, he learned the errors of his thinking and became an advocate for equality.
O’Hare’s memoir serves as a platform for educating both the white and black communities about the roots of racism and how to overcome it. O’Hare shares his inspiring journey of enlightenment while not sparing the gritty truths of the opinions he once held. In Confessions of a Recovering Racist, he inspires Americans to examine their attitude toward the black community and strives to bridge the great divide prejudice has caused, one recovering racist at a time.
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About the Author: George O’Hare is a retired salesman. He was born in 1927 in a segregated all-white neighborhood in Chicago, where he attended all-white elementary and secondary schools, and majority white colleges. Raised by an extremely racist uncle, George was taught to fear and hate African Americans. Working at Sears and becoming a member of the Junior Chamber of College, George changed his outlook when he became personally involved with such iconic African Americans, including Father George Clements, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and many others. He was an important figure in bringing widespread attention to the Civil Rights Movement, during which time he marched with Dr. King and traveled with Muhammad Ali. George currently resides in Lisle, Illinois.
Emma L. Young is a former advertising executive and freelance writer. She has written articles for numerous publications including The Saints Magazine, The Spiritual Perspective, the South Shore Current, and the West End Current. She previously wrote a memoir entitled Bronx Rhythms and Jim Crow Blues about the life of former Tuskegee Airman, John Harley. Emma was born and raised and continues to reside in Chicago.
More About This Title: Confessions of a Recovering Racist by George O’Hare and Emma Young will be released by Morgan James Publishing on July 3, 2018. Confessions of a Recovering Racist—ISBN 978-1683507765—has 224 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.
About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. (www.MorganJamesPublishing.com)
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