Sharing Common Ground - by Billy Keyserling & Mike Greenly (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>SHARING COMMON GROUND: Promises Unfulfilled but Not Forgotten. By Billy Keyserling with Mike Greenly.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Billy Keyserling - after serving as a congressional staffer, a member of the SC House of Representatives and for three highly acclaimed terms as mayor of Beaufort, SC - has decided not to run for office again. Instead, he'll do his utmost to make a positive difference for society in a new way ... via this book.</p><p><br></p><p>In a nation riled by deepening divides, racial tensions, the killings of Black citizens during law enforcement encounters and other examples of societal turmoil, Mayor Billy's book offers a new approach to helping citizens gain a shared understanding of our value to each other.</p><p><br></p><p>SHARING COMMON GROUND is leading the engagement of Middle School students (grades 6-8) in discovering some currently buried American history. These kids uncover, learn about and interactively share with each other (along with families, friends and communities) the untold and often mistold stories freed slaves and their suffering and achievements in the Reconstruction era after the American Civil War. </p><p><br></p><p>Current education largely ignores these impressive stories and what they can teach us about our fellow humans. Nor are most students today taught about the way that Black successes and rights were ultimately stripped away as new Jim Crow laws legalized segregation and unequal treatment.</p><p><br></p><p> As noted by Dr. Eric Foner - DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History: Columbia University - this important book can be a positive step toward making America a more just society.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>"We need more public officials like Billy Keyserling - ones who understand the importance of promoting public understanding of our common</em></p><p><em>history, and especially the often misunderstood yet crucial and inspiring era known as Reconstruction."</em></p>Dr. Eric Foner. DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University</p><p><br></p><p><em>"We should all read this book and join with Billy to bring the Reconstruction experience to a wide American audience."</em></p>Bruce Babbitt, 16th Governor of Arizona (1978-1987), U.S. Secretary of Interior (1993-2001)</p><br></p><p><em>"Reconstruction made possible significant achievements - freedom, birthright citizenship, the right to vote - for America's former African slaves."</em></p>Richard W. (Dick) Riley, U.S. Secretary of Education (1993-2001), Governor of South Carolina (1979-1987)</p><br></p><p><em>"Billy Keyserling's insightful self-examination to find and follow his moral compass is a must read."</em></p>Bakari Sellers, Attorney, former legislator and news commentator.</p><br></p><p><em>"A battle cry for a people who face racism and discrimination daily." </em></p>Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King, Founder, Minister /World Spiritual Leader, Hillside International Truth Center, Atlanta, Georgia</p><br></p><br></p><br>
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