Jocie - by Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>What an adventure converting from a Southern Jewish American Princess into a civil rights activist! After Dr. Martin Luther King's death, I called my maid "Mrs." -- my family didn't. "Jocie" is about sacrifices, even death, crazy situations and funny incidents. New insight led to new friends, adventures, music and a long-lasting love.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> What an adventure I have had converting from a typical Southern Jewish American Princess into an honored civil rights activist. After Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in my town, I started calling my maid "Mrs." -- while my husband and children didn't. The family's prominence in business gave me the security to change.</p><p> Born in 1940, I hit adulthood in Memphis during its 1960s turmoil. My value system was turned upside down. I tried to straddle the life I was reared to live and the life that was revolting against the former me.</p><p> A second sanitation workers strike was threatened for July 1969. July, as in flies! The mayor and the union were at an impasse. Enter the women! I found myself leading a march on city hall and demanding resolution, pretty darn well. The sanitation workers and the city deserved better.</p><p> I got divorced, became an attorney, started mediation in Memphis, and founded an award-winning human relations organization, the Memphis Panel of American Women.</p><p> From Memphis to the State House to the White House, this book charts my journey through sacrifice, even death, but also crazy situations and funny incidents. I learned "HTSFIAMI." Read the book to find out what it means. Along this path, I have walked beside some incredible people.</p><p> The balance sheet is positive. There was new insight, new friends, and new values, banjo picking, and an old crush -- who loves me still today.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>"Jocie</em> is a delightful memoir of a brave, talented and sassy Southern woman. Her dedication to civil rights and a just America should inspire and challenge us all." - <strong>Carolyn Cerbin, Senior News Editor/USA TODAY NETWORK NATIONAL NEWS DESK</strong></p><p>"The intriguing life story of this former conservative, gun-shooting product of the segregated South represents the coalition of decency that is trying to transform America into a more just society. Perhaps this fascinating and delightful book will help evoke such a spirit, so desperately needed at this moment in our nation's history." -- <strong>Rabbi David Saperstein, (Former) U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Director Emeritus, Religious Action center of Reform Judaism.</strong></p><p>"In 1979 with six months' notice, Jocie insisted that the national Reform Jewish Movement shift abruptly its 3,000-leader convention from Chicago because "Illinois won't pass the Equal Rights Amendment. We can't go there!" Friends ever since, I am thrilled to see <em>Jocie</em> replete with humorous and inspiring stories capturing her role in the great struggles for social justice." -- <strong>Al Vorspan, Senior Vice President Emeritus, Union for Reform Judaism</strong></p><p> "<em>Jocie </em>is a lovely, thoughtful account of a different time when many of us were searching and of the journey that allowed some of us risk-takers to survive in wonderful and unexpected ways. Thank you for sharing the light." -- <strong>Carol Berz, LSCW, JD, PhD, Private Dispute Resolution Services, LLC. Chattanooga City Council Chair.</strong></p><p> "Come, have a conversation with Jocie Wurzburg, for that's how this charming collection reads. From suburban Jewish housewife to a leading Civil Rights activist in Memphis to a legal mediator, music buff, and politico, <em>Jocie</em> will engage and delight you." <strong>-- Gail S.Murray, emerita professor of history, Rhodes College, and author of <em>Throwing Off the Cloak of Privilege: White Southern Women Activist in the Civil Rights Era</em></strong></p><p> "What a great read! Jocie's life reflects the ups and downs of our history and she tells it in the most compelling way. Highly recommend this book!" -- <strong>Paula F. Casey, Speaker and Publisher, <em>The Perfect 36: Tennessee Delivers Woman Suffrage</em></strong></p><p> </p><br>
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