Visions of Hope
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Visions of Hope
Hope Johnson has a dream: to be the first girl to make her school’s football team. In her heart, Hope knows she has what it takes to be a great player…but how can she prove it to the boys on the team?
Revelations come to Hope as she reads about great historians and how they courageously challenged the odds to gain victory. Throughout her exciting quest, African American heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sojourner Truth magically come alive advising, comforting, and encouraging Hope. With the help of these special friends, coupled with strong self belief, Hope strives to go from “Underdog” to “Superstar.”
Visions of Hope, is a compelling story of how the past can impact the present. Its message of dreaming, believing, and succeeding is an inspiration to all. Readers will cheer with joy and pride!
About the Author
Saundra Graves Dore resides in Beaufort, South Carolina with her husband Vincent, daughter Ashlei, and son Brandon. She is a first grade teacher on St. Helena Island, a community rich in African American heritage. It is her “hope” that this book will encourage readers to believe in themselves, as well as, to embrace and follow their dreams.