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From the tiny seedbed of Falkland, North Carolina grew highly respected leaders in business, military, education, and civil rights. Unlock the secret by walking the fields of wisdom with humble sharecropper Roy Gorham and reap your own harvest. Roy ""Joy"" Gorham--fondly called Daddy--masterfully modeled leadership: Plow resistant hearts with respect, humility, and old-fashioned work ethic. Plant tiny seeds of truth and transformation. Grow continuous crops of ageless wisdom. Lead from the power of strong character and values. Seasoned leaders--looking for fresh, organic ideas to add to their storehouses --or aspiring leaders who are just getting started, will find a wealth of deeply rooted wisdom spanning one of the most tumultuous times in American history.

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"""An absorbing account of one man's journey toward a future filled with rich reward, told with courage and vivid descriptions of a life transformed at the hand of his sharecropper father."" Cassandra Bell Author of Mississippi Blues, After the Storm, News Anchor WITN-TV ""Sharecropper's Wisdom is good storytelling packed with rich, memorable life lessons, humorous anecdotes and practical wisdom."" Virginia D. Hardy, PhD Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs East Carolina University ""Sharecropper's Wisdom is a must read for aspiring leaders-especially young people. His father's frank and down to earth advice gave J.R. Gorham the wisdom to navigate the most challenging military and civilian opportunities. It was my pleasure to serve as his Colonel and to witness his transformation into a role model General and lifelong friend known for his leadership, character, and integrity."" Gary Pendleton Brigadier General (Ret.) ""Sharecropper's Wisdom is a powerful proof that success and happiness are not dependent on material wealth, but rather, on fulfilling our moral duty to God, family, and neighbors. This father--a role model for all--demonstrates the power of using faith, love and wisdom to motivate and inspire the next generation to new levels of greatness."" Bryan E. Beatty former Secretary of the NC Department of Public Safety"

An absorbing account of one man's journey toward a future filled with rich reward, told with courage and vivid descriptions of a life transformed at the hand of his sharecropper father. Cassandra Bell Author of Mississippi Blues, After the Storm, News Anchor WITN-TV Sharecropper's Wisdom is good storytelling packed with rich, memorable life lessons, humorous anecdotes and practical wisdom. Virginia D. Hardy, PhD Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs East Carolina University Sharecropper's Wisdom is a must read for aspiring leaders-especially young people. His father's frank and down to earth advice gave J.R. Gorham the wisdom to navigate the most challenging military and civilian opportunities. It was my pleasure to serve as his Colonel and to witness his transformation into a role model General and lifelong friend known for his leadership, character, and integrity. Gary Pendleton Brigadier General (Ret.) Sharecropper's Wisdom is a powerful proof that success and happiness are not dependent on material wealth, but rather, on fulfilling our moral duty to God, family, and neighbors. This father--a role model for all--demonstrates the power of using faith, love and wisdom to motivate and inspire the next generation to new levels of greatness. Bryan E. Beatty former Secretary of the NC Department of Public Safety

""An absorbing account of one man's journey toward a future filled with rich reward, told with courage and vivid descriptions of a life transformed at the hand of his sharecropper father."" Cassandra Bell Author of Mississippi Blues, After the Storm, News Anchor WITN-TV ""Sharecropper's Wisdom is good storytelling packed with rich, memorable life lessons, humorous anecdotes and practical wisdom."" Virginia D. Hardy, PhD Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs East Carolina University ""Sharecropper's Wisdom is a must read for aspiring leaders-especially young people. His father's frank and down to earth advice gave J.R. Gorham the wisdom to navigate the most challenging military and civilian opportunities. It was my pleasure to serve as his Colonel and to witness his transformation into a role model General and lifelong friend known for his leadership, character, and integrity."" Gary Pendleton Brigadier General (Ret.) ""Sharecropper's Wisdom is a powerful proof that success and happiness are not dependent on material wealth, but rather, on fulfilling our moral duty to God, family, and neighbors. This father--a role model for all--demonstrates the power of using faith, love and wisdom to motivate and inspire the next generation to new levels of greatness."" Bryan E. Beatty former Secretary of the NC Department of Public Safety

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General JR Gorham's passion for leadership began as a small child. Like most young leaders, he believed that leadership was all about him. Thankfully, he had Daddy-sharecropper Roy Gorham-who set him straight. Armed with the hard-earned character traits of humility, respect, service, faith, hope, endurance, and compassion-JR's peers and superiors consistently chose him to lead. At the age of 14, this freshman won the election to serve as vice-president of the Farmville High School. From that year forward, he stayed involved in student government. Then, at the age of 18, he joined the United States Army and later the North Carolina National Guard. Fast-forwarding, by the age of 55, JR Gorham was the first black officer to be commissioned as Brigadier General of the North Carolina National Guard. Simultaneously, he excelled in the banking industry and was ultimately promoted to vice-president of First Citizens Bank in Kernersville. Currently, General JR Gorham serves as Director of Special Projects in the N.C. Department of Public Safety. JR earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University, married his college sweetheart Barbara Jean Battle, and became Daddy to Tony, Jamie, and Joshua. He holds a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. His extraordinary wealth of personal experience and education, coupled with his warm, Southern charm, makes JR a favorite motivational and leadership speaker with young people and business leaders.

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