New Memoir Brings to Life the Resilience of a Black Child in the Jim Crow South

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Author Dr. Essie P. Knuckle invites readers on an unforgettable journey of courage, imagination, and survival in her new book, My Children's Minds Will Not Be the Devil's Workshop. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1969644249/]

Told through the voice of a seven-and-a-half-year-old Black girl growing up in the Jim Crow South of 1952, the book blends vivid storytelling with fictionalized conversations to paint a powerful portrait of childhood in one of the most turbulent periods of American history. Through the eyes of a child, readers witness the harsh realities of segregation while also experiencing the innocence, creativity, and determination that fueled hope in the face of oppression.

At the heart of the narrative is a family's resolve to keep their minds sharp, their spirits unbroken, and their dreams alive. Guided by a mother who believed that "an idle mind is the devil's workshop," young Essie and her siblings embark on an imaginative cross-country adventure that becomes both an escape and a lesson in resilience. From maps and the Sears and Roebuck catalog to the guidance of The Negro Motorist Green-Book , their journey reveals how knowledge, imagination, and faith could shield young minds from despair.

Dr. Knuckle's deeply personal work is more than a memoir-it is a living history that preserves the voices and experiences of a generation determined not to let systemic injustice steal their dignity. It is both a testament to childhood innocence and a record of courage that still resonates today.

My Children's Minds Will Not Be the Devil's Workshop [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1969644249/] is available now in print and digital formats wherever books are sold.

What we should take away after reading this book

* You are allowed to dream
* Know from whom you come
* Know your self-worth
* Never allow anyone to define you
* Critical thinking is a necessity in life
* Discernment is needed in life
* Confidence is necessary and can be built through new experiences
* Strive to learn and become more intelligent by getting out of your comfort zone
* One needs to believe in a Higher Being
* Try to understand and respect other people's cultural differences
* Always be kind
* If you can dream it, you can make it happen with hard work
* You may achieve any goal you set out to master
* You can always learn something new and I am sure that you did on this journey

About the Author:

Dr. Essie P. Knuckle, a native of Slate Hill in Roanoke County, Virginia, is a trailblazing psychologist, educator, and author. A valedictorian graduate of George Washington High School, she attended Berea College, then earned a Master's Degree in clinic psychology from Virginia State, and a Ph. D. from Howard University, where she later taught as an Associate Professor. She became the first Black female Chief Psychologist at the historic Lorton Prison in Virginia and has published widely in psychology and education. An active community leader, NAACP member, and author of multiple books, she continues to mentor others in preserving and writing Black history.

Book Name: My Children's Minds Will Not Be the Devil's Workshop

Author Name: Dr. Essie P. Knuckle

ISBN Number: 1969644249

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