My Red Velvet Purse: A True Story

By Sandra D. Rhoads

Sometimes people base their opinions of a whole race of people on the horrendous acts of some, on lack of knowledge or familiarity with a culture, or they go along with how their peers or relatives think and act for fear of being ostracized or fear of suffering repercussions. This is a true story of how a lost purse, prayer, faith, and an act of kindness from a stranger of another race changed the life of a young African-American girl in racially segregated Virginia in 1961.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9781664283497

Sandra D. Rhoads

Sandra D. Rhoads retired from the Shawnee Mission School District after working 20 years as an educator. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in Richmond, Virginia and currently lives in Liberty, Missouri with her husband. She was also adopted at the age of two years. Some of her hobbies include making origami gift boxes, solving crossword and Sudoku puzzles, working in her garden, and bowling. Sandra is an accomplished actress and playwright in her church and community. She is passionate about teaching and encouraging children to develop a love for reading and learning. Sandra has written two other children’s books, “A Bug Flew into My Ear!” and “My Red Velvet Purse - A True Story.” On her desk is a plague that reads “If God brought you to it, He will lead you through it.”

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