In this book, Courage to Achieve Great Things: The Life of John P. Parker, Daniel gets to share what he has learned about the remarkable John P. Parker (1826-1900). Daniel starts out detailing John's brutal childhood of having been born into slavery and being ripped from his mother's arms at 8 years old. John grew up to be a hardworking young man. His altruistic nature really glowed when he helped 400 people escape from slavery. He was an inventor and business owner by day, while he helped people escape in the ...
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In this book, Courage to Achieve Great Things: The Life of John P. Parker, Daniel gets to share what he has learned about the remarkable John P. Parker (1826-1900). Daniel starts out detailing John's brutal childhood of having been born into slavery and being ripped from his mother's arms at 8 years old. John grew up to be a hardworking young man. His altruistic nature really glowed when he helped 400 people escape from slavery. He was an inventor and business owner by day, while he helped people escape in the Underground Railroad by night. Daniel feels so inspired by learning about John P. Parker, that he looks up to him. He explains his goals of becoming a successful businessman and following in John's footsteps by being a selfless, respectable person someday. Daniel tells his sister about how his school has taught him valuable lessons that have stuck with him. He shares his love of gardening, giving back to the community, and making way for his own bright future. Children and families will get to revel in this inspiring story that teaches courage, determination, and resilience.
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