Dr. Bessie W. Blake, Author
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Speak To The Mountain:The Tommie Waites Story
Upcoming Readings/Book Signing/Events:
Saturday, September 20, 2008: 2pm-4pm
Book Signing & Reading by Dr. Bessie W. Blake
The Purple Pumpkin: Queens, Long Island City,New York
Click: The Purple Pumpkin for directions
Date(s): TBA
SPEAK! (Artist Showcases)
Dr. Bessie W. Blake, Author, Speak To The Mountain, is the feature artist
for theatrical productions bringing themes of her book to life in on stage in
poems, spoken word, monologues, short stories, scenes and lyrical dance.
Pure LiT Inc: Queens, New York
Click: Pure LiT for more information on how to attend/participate in SPEAK!
REVIEWS:
Tommie's journey of endurance and ultimate victory over poverty, sickness, racism, sexism and the abusive relationship of an alcoholic husband, coupled with her stamina to sustain a vital ministry into the new millennium is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Dr. Bessie W. Blake has done a splendid job capturing her mother's voice and story, a story that is as much hers as it is all of ours.
-Herb Boyd, author of Autobiography of a People
Get ready for the "journey of a lifetime." Speak To The Mountain is about genuine love and its ultimate power to overcome every obstacle.
This biography is a touching dedication from daughter, Dr. Bessie W. Blake to mother Tommie Waites. This is the story of one of America's many unsung and humble heroes, a story which will not only teach its' reader about American history but also move its' reader to tears, passion and realization.
Media: (See what the press/people are saying):
USA BOOK NEWS
Barnes & Nobles Customer Reviews
Past Readings/Book Signings/Events:
Dr. Bessie W. Blake has done numerous readings and signings at Bookstore, Colleges, Schools,
Libraries, Churches, Civic Organizations, Senior Citizens Centers, Alumni Associations,
Botanical Gardens, Museums. In addition to the NYC area, Dr. Blake has read nationally.
Saturday, September 20, 2008: 2pm-4pm
Book Signing & Reading by Dr. Bessie W. Blake
The Purple Pumpkin: Queens, Long Island City,New York
Click: The Purple Pumpkin for directions
Date(s): TBA
SPEAK! (Artist Showcases)
Dr. Bessie W. Blake, Author, Speak To The Mountain, is the feature artist
for theatrical productions bringing themes of her book to life in on stage in
poems, spoken word, monologues, short stories, scenes and lyrical dance.
Pure LiT Inc: Queens, New York
Click: Pure LiT for more information on how to attend/participate in SPEAK!
REVIEWS:
Tommie's journey of endurance and ultimate victory over poverty, sickness, racism, sexism and the abusive relationship of an alcoholic husband, coupled with her stamina to sustain a vital ministry into the new millennium is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
-From the foreword by Gordon Parks
Dr. Bessie W. Blake has done a splendid job capturing her mother's voice and story, a story that is as much hers as it is all of ours.
-Herb Boyd, author of Autobiography of a People
Get ready for the "journey of a lifetime." Speak To The Mountain is about genuine love and its ultimate power to overcome every obstacle.
-Lawrence Powell, Senior Pastor, Agape Family Worship Center, Rahway, NJ
This biography is a touching dedication from daughter, Dr. Bessie W. Blake to mother Tommie Waites. This is the story of one of America's many unsung and humble heroes, a story which will not only teach its' reader about American history but also move its' reader to tears, passion and realization.
-Hue-Man Bookstore, Harlem, NY
Media: (See what the press/people are saying):
USA BOOK NEWS
Barnes & Nobles Customer Reviews
Past Readings/Book Signings/Events:
Dr. Bessie W. Blake has done numerous readings and signings at Bookstore, Colleges, Schools,
Libraries, Churches, Civic Organizations, Senior Citizens Centers, Alumni Associations,
Botanical Gardens, Museums. In addition to the NYC area, Dr. Blake has read nationally.