I Lift My Lamp

By Alberta Smith

Book Overview

I Lift My Lamp is a memoir written by Alberta Smith, chronicling her life as an African American woman growing up in the rural South during the Jim Crow era. The book begins with Smith's childhood in a small town in Georgia, where she experienced segregation and racism firsthand. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Smith persevered and was able to attend college and eventually become a teacher. Throughout the book, Smith reflects on her experiences and the lessons she learned along the way, including the importance of education, the power of faith, and the resilience of the human spirit. She also shares stories of the people who inspired and supported her throughout her journey, including her family, friends, and mentors. I Lift My Lamp is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a unique perspective on the African American experience in the South during the 20th century.1938. Mrs. Smith is not a theorist, but a practical idealist. Each chapter of her new book is a beacon of hope and promise to those who would live a life fulfilled. In simple language, she shows how to reorganize the Power Within. Through her rich experience, this rare soul Lifts Her Lamp and discloses a new vista of Mental and Spiritual peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162798769
• ISBN13: 9781162798769
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"