Product Description

"Beaten But Not Broken" is an account of life of a black family from the eyes of the author, Calvin Coker and deals with the racial inequality and bigotry that most blacks faced in the south during those years of the 60s and 70s. It introduces a level of poverty that a large number of black Americans experienced and many today can relate to. Many white Americans may ask today, when will it ever be over, but for many blacks, the answer to that question is never, there will always be a struggle for us (us being all Americans). Beaten but Not Broken - YAHWEH Jireh (The Lord provides), is a story that is full of life's ups and downs. From reading it, you will see that racism is not just an attitude shared from whites to blacks and that life is full of other types of circumstances that can bring you down. However, there is one and only one God who reaches down to the lowest valley and will rescue people, no matter who you are. It is a story of a human spirit being beaten on several occasions, but something inside placed from above, saying "hold on just a little while longer, your change is coming". This is the testimony of the author, beaten or whipped at times, but finding the promised victory in Christ always in time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1678636 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-20
• Released on: 2007-07-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 244 pages

About the Author
This is Calvin Coker's debut as an author; he shares elements of his life's story. He has worked in the church most of his life in some capacity to include pastor, educator, encourager and inspirational speaker and is a student of life. Calvin continues to seek God for wisdom and understanding and he is a strong supporter of the family. He is also a computer engineer and has and continues to serve in many leadership positions in the computer services IT profession as well. Driven with a deep compassion to remember the past, Calvin was driven by several circumstances to write it all down in what is now "Beaten But Not Broken". Some write letters to their children, but Calvin Coker decided to write a book for his children and his children's children, so that they would have a piece of him and the realities that he has uncovered through the journey of life.

Customer Reviews

Looking up to Become Whole
Wow, what an amazing journey! There are times in all of our lives that we feel broken, but through the testimony of this awesome writer I am compelled to run on and keep the FAITH. The Lord Will Provide, what He has done for the Coker Family He will do for others. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Get this book and be BLESSED.

An inspiring story of courgae, perserverance and love.
Many people experience diversity in their lives, and we all have stories. The kinds of stories that change our lives forever. Mr. Coker has succeeded in not only telling his own story, but has enlightened us on the experiencs of being black in the American south in the 1960s.

A great story.

Life Choices
Not many people have the willingness or desire to take an introspective look at their lives. Mr. Coker has done just that with his book "Beaten But Not Broken." This heart-opening, tell-all book helps us realize that our success is influenced by our choices. Despite circumstances, if we have the courage and faith, we can overcome life's trials and tribulations and walk the path of love and accomplishment!