Reatha Clark King Scientist, Educator, Changemaker
Language: English
Published by Rosemond Owens, 2025
- Hardcover
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- Title
- Reatha Clark King Scientist, Educator, Changemaker
- Author
- Owens, Rosemond Sarpong (Author)/ Yaqoob, Amina (Illustrator)/ Leibfried, Kate (Foreword)
- Publisher
- Rosemond Owens
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1956051295
- ISBN 13
- 9781956051292
- Illustrator
- Yaqoob, Amina
- Item weight
- 0.36 kilograms
Born into the harsh realities of poverty in the segregated South, Reatha Clark King's life is a powerful testament to the strength of faith, the drive of determination, and the transformative power of an unshakable love for learning. From her humble beginnings in the cotton fields of Georgia, she rose against the odds to reach the forefront of American scientific and civic life-contributing to NASA's pioneering research, influencing the world of academia, and later becoming a respected leader in the corporate world. Her journey is one marked by extraordinary resilience, deep courage, and a series of groundbreaking achievements that shattered barriers and redefined what was possible for a Black woman in America.
A true trailblazer across science, education, and business, Reatha Clark King's story is living proof that no dream is too ambitious and no obstacle insurmountable. Her inspiring life celebrates the enduring legacy of perseverance and purpose, and reinforces a powerful truth: that knowledge-pursued with heart and conviction-has the power to change not just a life, but the world.
"Owens has beautifully captured the life and legacy of Dr. Reatha Clark King. This book is an incredible gift to younger readers, who may not realize the profound impact Dr. King has made in science, academia, business, and philanthropy. Dr. King's story of beating the odds and blazing new trails represents an American ideal that has the power to inspire young readers to strive, to speak up, and to step boldly forward as they carve their own paths in a world that isn't always fair or just."
-Kate Leibfried, Author of Find a Trail or Blaze One: A Biography of Dr. Reatha Clark King
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