The Personal Reflections On One Individuals Ever Evolving Life Journey and More
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The book is an in-depth memoir inspired by the insightful self-reflections of a young boy who emerged from the safety net of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, which before the building of Army Camp Shelby, was just another small southern town. Dr. Anderson’s birth occurred on October 8, 1933 after the fall of the markets on Wall Street and the onset of what came to be known as the Great Depression of 1933. He was the youngest child, with an older sister - Stine, and a brother Robert, two years older than he, who acquired the nickname, ‘L’il Bro’, because he was the first boy born into the family, after Irma Lee, the youngest sister.Dr. Anderson assiduously weaves the various events of his reflections in much the same way as interesting movie scripts are fashioned. His details about life in Hattiesburg with his dad are greatly contrasted to life in New Orleans where he resided with his Ma’ma, from the age of five. Prior to that time, Deacon Anderson instilled in him, at a very young age, the belief that any task worth starting is indeed one that should be totally completed, and as perfect as possible. Being a head deacon, Robert Anderson thoroughly succeeded in reinforcing this personality and work ethic trait into his young son. Ma’ma’s presence seemed to light up the whole house for everyone. She possessed a self-confidence in her demeanor, knowing that she had children who adored her, as well as the esprit de-core she experienced, knowing and doing her best work in whatever challenges or tasks she was confronted by. Dr. Anderson credits both his biological mother and father (Deacon Robert and Minnie), his stepmother (Ms. Maxie) and stepfather (Mr. J.D.) as well as his siblings and many others, too numerous to list by name, for his ambition and drive for excellence. He maintained honor roll status throughout his entire early education right through college, where he achieved high honors from Xavier University, where he met
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