How I Got Over is a powerful memoir chronicling the extraordinary life of Rev. Dr. Lillie Madison Jones-a trailblazing educator, minister, and community leader whose faith and resilience shaped generations. From her childhood in the Blue Ridge Mountains to becoming a pioneering Black woman in education and ministry, Dr. Jones shares an intimate journey of overcoming racism, gender barriers, and personal struggles.
This posthumously published work, completed by her daughter, Dr. A. Giselle Jones-Jones, brings to life the lessons, hardships, and triumphs that defined a legacy of service. Through deeply personal reflections and historical insights, How I Got Over is not just a memoir-it's a testament to perseverance, faith, and the power of unwavering purpose.