Award Winning Georgia Author Writes to Support African AIDS Orphans

Marjorie Kimbrough, 1991 Georgia Author of the Year in the area of non-fiction, and Atlanta C. L. Poindexter share their stories in How We Got Over: Testimonies of Faith, Hope, and Courage. Proceeds from the book will support AIDS Orphans in Southern Africa

CHICAGO, IL--Award winning author Marjorie Kimbrough and C.L. Poindexter share their stories in How We Got Over: Testimonies of Faith, Hope, and Courage, edited by Trevy A. McDonald and Bettye J. Allen. Proceeds from this collection of over 50 testimonies will support AIDS Orphans in Southern Africa. Kimbrough, 1991 Georgia Author of the Year in non-fiction, is the author of several books, her most recent being Coffee Breaks of Faith and Coffee Break Devotions. Kimbrough, Poindexter and McDonald will sign copies of How We Got Over on Thursday June 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Waldenbooks, 1 CNN Center, Atlanta (404) 659-1949.

How We Got Over is a dynamic and spirit-filled collection of stories of survival and how one can overcome adversity through steadfast determination. The foreword, written by Dr. M. Joan Cousin, Episcopal Supervisor of the Fourth Episcopal District (A.M.E. Church) and Chicago area resident, chronicles Dr. Cousin's journey as an AIDS activist since 1985. Cousin is the wife of Bishop Philip R. Cousin, Sr. The afterword is by Sarah Nkele Matlhare, a South African Missionary who works in the trenches with those affected by and infected with HIV in Botswana. Kimbrough shared her battle with breast cancer and how she was "kept in peace"through the surgery and recovery. Poindexter's "More Than Just the Blues" reminds us that seeking professional help for clinical depression is not a sign of weakness. With the proper treatment, depression can be cured. Readers will be inspired, uplifted and empowered through these testimonies.

How We Got Over, which will be in stores nationwide in June, has already received critical acclaim from noted authors.

"How We Got Over...is an inspirational masterpiece. The book is full of testimonies that will stir the soul and lift the spirit. It's a wonderful book for anyone who believes in a higher power and the power of faith. Bravo!"

Yolanda Joe, author of The Hatwearer's Lesson and Hit Time
                                    
"...a highly moving, perceptive, and transforming source of inspiration for many hearts on the edge of unbelief, hopelessness, and discouragement."

Dr. Wendell C. Beane, Professor Emeritus, History of Religions and author of The Truth Within You

"How We Got Over...reminds us that hope arises in the heart through credible testimony and encourages us to cease pinning our desires on things that are in the world, focusing instead on placing our trust in God. This is a must read."

Jacquelin Thomas, author of Singsation, The Prodigal Husband, and A Change is Gonna Come

McDonald is the author of Time Will Tell, co-editor of Nature of a Sistuh and Building Diverse Communities and contributor to Sisterfriend Soul Journeys, Women of Color Devotional Bible, Women of Color Devotional Book, and the forthcoming anthology, Proverbs for the People (June 2003, Kensington).

Allen is the editor of the Missionary Magazine.
                  
To read excerpts from How We Got Over visit the website: www.howwegotover.org.

To schedule interview opportunities or request review copies please call (773) 238-8224.

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