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A Right Worthy Woman

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A Right Worthy Woman

By: Ruth P. Watson
Narrated by: Janina Edwards
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In the vein of The Personal Librarian and The House of Eve, a “remarkable and stirring novel” (Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author) based on the inspiring true story of Virginia’s Black Wall Street and the indomitable Maggie Lena Walker, the daughter of a formerly enslaved woman who became the first Black woman to establish and preside over a bank in the United States.

Maggie Lena Walker was ambitious and unafraid. Her childhood in 19th-century Virginia helping her mother with her laundry service opened her eyes to the overwhelming discrepancy between the Black residents and her mother’s affluent white clients. She vowed to not only secure the same kind of home and finery for herself, but she would also help others in her community achieve the same.

With her single-minded determination, Maggie buckled down and went from schoolteacher to secretary-treasurer of the Independent Order of St. Luke, founder of a newspaper, a bank, and a department store where Black customers were treated with respect. With the help of influential friends like W.E.B. DuBois and Mary McLeod, she revolutionized Richmond in ways that are still felt today. Now, “with rich period detail and emotional impact” (Tracey Enerson Wood, author of The Engineer’s Wife), her riveting full story is finally revealed in this stirring and intimate novel.©2022 Ruth P. Watson (P)2022 Simon & Schuster Audio African American Biographical Fiction Genre Fiction Biography Fiction Virginia
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This was my first encounter with Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker & I need more! She was a black woman that stood her ground & created the space for people of color to thrive. I can’t believe I’ve gone all my 36 years without hearing her story! Thank you Ruth Watson for bringing her story to life!

Just Wow

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I never heard of Maggie. As important as she was, As Smart as she was…. Everyone should have know her.

A Learning Experience

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A wonderful read even for those less inclined to historical fiction. The narration of Maggie Lena Walker's story is captivating and inspiring.

Loved It!!

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I loved everything about this book. I will highly recommend it to all my friends. I've been to her home in Richmond.

all the historical information

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Maggie Lena Walker was eloquently introduced in this book as an important person of Black History that was never taught.
I would encourage women of all races to read this book because it encourages and challenges us to continue to work for the freedoms we deserve.

Must Read!

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I Loved learning about this history to me. I recommend this book often. Beautifully written and a Great narrator.

Great history

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I can’t believe I have gone my entire life without knowing who Maggie Lena Walker was. Her leadership and tenacity is somethingI inspire to be. Beautifully written by Ruth P. Watson.

Fascinating!

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This book was amazing. i love the history and story i never knew. so well written and detailed loved it

Hidden Gem

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The key word for this book is
PERSEVERANCE. it is an eye opener to aa to why a woman should el never walk away from her passion/srea

This book was awesome inspiring. A book all young women should read.

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I never knew about Maggie Lena Walker and thought this was a fictional story until I Googled her. It’s ashamed that at 63 I’m just stumbling upon this history. Every African American child (and all others) should be taught her story.

She Was Formidable!

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