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Bessie's Prayer
by Walter Braud
Bessie's prayer was that her son, Walter, would make something worthwhile out of his life. This podcast presents excerpts from that amazing life, read by Walter himself. From his grandparents navigating America post-slavery to his retirement as a Circuit Chief Judge in Illinois, Bessie's Prayer follows a rich history full of adventure, challenges, surprise, and faith. Bessie's Prayer is available in paperback, ebook, or as an audiobook.
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Episode 2: Singing God Bless America at Chicago Stadium and watching Jackie Robinson at Wrigley Field
In this second installment of the podcast, we present additional content from "Bessie's Prayer" - including Walter's first public performance at the Chicago Stadium, singing "God Bless America" at a war bond rally to support the armed services during World War II. We also hear the story of his sister, Barbara, punching a nun over pea soup and Walter's experience with his dad watching Jackie Robinson play at Wrigley Field.
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Episode 1: This is Bessie's Prayer!
In this inagural episode of the podcast, we present excerpts from the first chapters of Bessie's Prayer - beginning with Walter's grandparents and parents (Herman and Bessie). Follow their family through story from the American South to Sweet Home Chicago.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bessie's prayer was that her son, Walter, would make something worthwhile out of his life. This podcast presents excerpts from that amazing life, read by Walter himself. From his grandparents navigating America post-slavery to his retirement as a Circuit Chief Judge in Illinois, Bessie's Prayer follows a rich history full of adventure, challenges, surprise, and faith. Bessie's Prayer is available in paperback, ebook, or as an audiobook.
HOSTED BY
Walter Braud
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Bessie's prayer was that her son, Walter, would make something worthwhile out of his life. This podcast presents excerpts from that amazing life, read by Walter himself. From his grandparents navigating America post-slavery to his retirement as a Circuit Chief Judge in Illinois, Bessie's Prayer...
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Bessie's Prayer is created and hosted by Walter Braud.
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