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Lift Your Voice

Written by: Angela Harrelson, Michael Levin
Narrated by: Angela Harrelson
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Angela Harrelson, George Floyd’s aunt and closest relative, tells the behind-the-scenes story of George’s family - how he lived and why he died - and how the world can find a solution to racism through his death.

Angela Harrelson grew up poor, one of 13 brothers and sisters raised in a shack in the North Carolina woods. She was first in her family to go to college, first to be commissioned in the military, and first to have a career as a professional nurse. Along the way, she and her family were exposed to the harshest forms of racism - from her childhood riding the school bus with White children who made the Black kids stand, to racist commanding officers in the Air Force who told her they wanted her to fail.

Nothing stopped Angela, and nothing removed the hope in her heart that America could learn to stop hating people based on the color of their skin. This is the story of Angela’s lifelong relationship with George Floyd - whom the family called Perry - and how, after being suddenly thrust into the spotlight, she went on a quest to make sure her nephew did not die in vain.

Lift Your Voice is a memoir of faith, hope, and bravery, of what we all - Black and White - need to do to eradicate racism from our society. It’s a story of tragic loss and a worldwide uprising to ensure Perry’s death ushers society into a time where people are no longer judged, hated, or killed because of the color of their skin.

This title will be included in Audible Plus through 5/8/22.

©2022 Angela Harrelson with Michael Levin (P)2022 Audible, Inc.

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Amazing!

this book should be required reading in public schools for all children, white and black.

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Outstanding and moving

A very moving account from George Floyd’s aunt. All the sadness and confounding anger about his loss, for sure, but also who he was as a young man. It was inspiring to hear his aunt describe how she became his voice after death. Her book also helped me understand racism from a black woman’s perspective (I’ve learned a lot about how black men have to be careful and are fearful for their lives while driving while black, but this is the first female experience I’ve read, stunning).
Recommended for all.

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