Books with author James C. Curtis

James C. Curtis has produced a surprisingly good work in "...The Search For Vindication". Given that it is only 194 pages, cover to cover, and that I picked it up for 25 cents at a yard sale, I wasn't expecting a lot. I thought I had read most of what was worth reading about our seventh president, and most of it was excellent, but fairly repetitive in both content and explanation. However, Curtis' title gives a clue to his content, and that the reader will not find just a rehash of history, but also, hopefully, some insight into why this man who was paranoid, angry, lacking in formal education, and in so many other ways totally unqualified to be president is now so well regarded by historians. Not only was Jackson unqualified, he also knew he was unqualified, as he himself stated in 1816 when friends mentioned him as a candidate for president, "Do they think I am such a d----- fool! No sir, I know what I am fit for. I can command a body of men in a rough way; but I am not fit to be President." (page 78) How and why he changed his mind is part of the fascination of his story. ( Amazon customer)

THE AFTERMATH:Following my four years tour of duty (one in Korea and 2, 1/2 in Japan)my quest for self discovery, begins with my introduction to nationalism in New York City during the cultural revolution of the early 1960s. Disillusioned with the social and political situation that prevailed at that time, I moved to Accra, Ghana with less than $300.00 and a vow to make a new home for myself. MY SANKOFA concentrates on my eleven years (1965 to 1976) living, working and traveling in Ghana, Togo and the Ivory Coast".I feel that any African born in America, should see the land of their ancestors (Africa) at least once during their lives.. Like a Muslim traveling to their Holy City of Mecca, at least once in their life.In memories of the African-Americans Expatriates who migrated to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana in answer to his call to Arms "Akoben" & Nations-Builders during the late 1950's. & 1970's.. Before the days of WWW, iPhones or in most cases, even Telephone-Landlines. Check it out:"MY SANKOFA" IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS PAPERBACK BOOK; difference book-cover, same contents..Link: http://a.co/fiJTqEbEnjoy.

The Owl Who Didn't Give A Hoot tells the tale of a community of woodland creatures who take the neighborhood greeter, Mr. Owl, for granted. They ignore his friendly salutations because they are too busy to reply. But, when their world is turned upside down, the animals learn that a simple response to a polite greetings could make the difference between night and day.

THE AFTERMATH: Following my four years tour of duty (one in Korea and 2, 1/2 in Japan) my quest for self discovery, begins with my introduction to nationalism in New York City during the cultural revolution of the early 1960s. Disillusioned with the social and political situation that prevailed at that time, I moved to Accra, Ghana with less than $300.00 and a vow to make a new home for myself. MY SANKOFA concentrates on my eleven years (1965 to 1976) living, working and traveling in Ghana, Togo and the Ivory Coast". I feel that any African born in America, should see the land of their ancestors (Africa) at least once during their lives..

Inkle was born a small, yellow star. The Starkeeper named her Inkle because she was half the size of a twinkle. He gave her a home in Stardom far, far above the clouds. Inkle's story begins in Stardom, but two giant stars cause her to lose her lofty place in the sky. In her quest to find the Starkeeper so he can tell her what to do, she encounters many celestial beings that help or hinder her pursuit. Her journey is a tale of bravery and adventure. What becomes of her and where she ends up is nothing less than heroic.Children and adults will enjoy trekking across the galaxy with Inkle in her fantastical journey to find her way hoe.