Built on four things we don’t
compromise on.
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Intellectual Sovereignty
Every word stays the author’s own. No outside hand softens the story to make it easier to sell.
02
Historical Fidelity
The dates, the acts, the events recorded as they happened, not as anyone wishes they’d happened.
03
Moral Clarity
Some chapters of history don’t have two equal sides. We don’t pretend otherwise.
04
Disciplined Publishing
Every page earns its place. Nothing ships until it’s right.
“A Story That Stays With You
I finished this book in just a few days because I wanted to know what happened next. The author tells his experiences in a very personal way, and it helped me see history from a different point of view. I’m glad I read it.”
— Karen W
“An Honest and Inspiring Story
I really enjoyed this book. Dr. Ford shares his life in a simple and honest way that kept me reading. It gave me a better understanding of what school integration was like and how much determination it took to overcome those challenges.”
— Emily S
“Easy to Read and Meaningful
This book is written in a way that is easy to follow, but the message is powerful. I liked learning about Dr. Ford’s journey from a segregated school to becoming a doctor. It made me appreciate how important education and perseverance are.”
— David L.
“Dr. Larry Ford’s “C is for Colored” is a welcome addition to the canon of books by Black people telling about their experiences with racism, particularly in a time when public schools were still separate and not equal. It is so important that such witness be continued for the education of white people who don’t know how long it took for Brown v. Board of education to be fully implemented, sometimes grudgingly so. Dr. Ford’s voice is authentic and also personable, as if he were talking directly to me. We hope he has another book in him to learn from.”
— Cynthia Pease
“Dr Ford has written a compelling account of his elementary and high school experiences as one of the first Black students to integrate the public schools of Harford County, Maryland in the 1960s. Dr Ford and I are the same age; I am white. Those of us who were born into segregated societies, as we were, owe a duty to see that younger generations understand the formidable obstacles that Jim Crow imposed on us, and a generation’s struggles to overcome them. Dr Ford’s wonderful book is a valuable addition to that effort.”
— Rex Gordon
Worth Your Time
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this turned out to be a great read. The story feels real because it comes from the author’s own life. It is educational without feeling like a history lesson, and I learned a lot from it.
— Brian C.
“A Powerful Personal Journey
This book shows how hard work, family support, and good teachers can make a big difference in someone’s life. Dr. Ford’s story is inspiring and thoughtful. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys true stories and American history.”
— Michelle P.
“Well written, giving the reader a real sense of what it was like for students in the post-Brown vs Board of Education era.”
— Alan C Cason