Ken Reed reviews STRONG INSIDE for The Huffington Post, calling it a captivating book. "After reading Strong Inside, one can fully appreciate the mental, physical and emotional toll that comes with being a civil rights pioneer," he writes. "Strong ... [Continue Reading]
Sporting News: Strong Inside “Exquisite”
Longtime Sporting News college basketball writer Mike DeCourcy has reviewed Strong Inside just in time for the NCAA Final Four, calling the book "exquisite" and "stunning." Check out the full story, including his interview with Perry Wallace, here. ... [Continue Reading]
Austin American Statesman Review
Gardner Selby of the Austin American Statesman reviewed Strong Inside in advance of my trip to Austin, the town where I attended high school (Go Maroons!). Here's the full review: It’s not often a writer uncovers a hero all but hidden among us. ... [Continue Reading]
The Shelf Awareness Review
The highly regarded Shelf Awareness book review site weighed in on Strong Inside this week, calling the book "powerfully moving and beautifully told." Read Julia Jenkins' full review here. ... [Continue Reading]
East Side Storytellin’
On March 4, I had the opportunity to take part in one of the most interesting author series' around, the "East Side Storytellin'" event put on by Unbound Arts, East Side Story bookstore, Riverwood Mansion, and 8 Lavender Lane catering. Twice monthly, ... [Continue Reading]
Publishers Weekly Notes Rise of Strong Inside
The industry trade journal Publishers Weekly took note of the surprising success of Strong Inside in a recent issue. The book, which was deemed to have only "regional interest" by many in the publishing industry prior to its publication, has appeared ... [Continue Reading]
Wallace Honored by Congress
U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen of Memphis honored Perry Wallace by entering a tribute to the SEC pioneer into the Congressional Record on Jan. 21, 2015. Cohen and Wallace have a long relationship. It was Wallace who served as a young Cohen's "Vuceptor" ... [Continue Reading]
NCRM Panel on Sports & Race
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis hosted a panel discussion on issues of sports and race over the MLK holiday weekend. It was an incredible experience touring the museum (housed in the Lorraine Motel) with Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Chauncey ... [Continue Reading]
Harry Belafonte!
The great Harry Belafonte visited the Vanderbilt campus to take part in a discussion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act and received a copy of Strong Inside. The longtime advocate for social justice has visited ... [Continue Reading]
The Washington Post Review
In a glowing review in The Washington Post, reviewer Bob Minzesheimer calls Strong Inside a 'thorough and engaging' biography and a 'long overdue' tribute to Perry Wallace. Check out the full review here. ... [Continue Reading]