Jule: Alabama Boy In Harlem
$ 5.00
Author: George Wylie Henderson
Publisher: Avon 577
Year: 1946 Print: 1 Cover Price: $
Condition: Book Grades. Very Good. Light wear
Genre: Fiction/GGA/Historical
Pages: 189
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- Early Life: The story begins in rural Alabama during the 1930s. A young Black boy named Jule grows up working hard on a farm. He has a close friend named Rollo, who is white, and a sweetheart named Berta Mae. Jule's mother, Ollie Miss, raises him to work hard and "be somebody".
- The Flight: Jule's quiet life changes suddenly. An abrupt event forces him to flee his home in Alabama. He must leave his mother and his girlfriend behind.
- Life in Harlem: Jule moves north to Harlem in New York City. During this time, Harlem is a bustling center for Black culture, wealth, and social power.
- Growth and Success: The novel follows Jule as he builds a new life. He uses lessons from his mother to find success. He focuses on self-reliance and a strong work ethic to survive in the big city
