Southern Winds

About the Book

This book reflects on the life of a southern gentleman, his growing up years in Valdosta, Georgia through the days of owning a pharmacy in Griffin, Georgia. He recalls good times and bad, stories depicting honest struggles with the tenets of his heritage during the early days of integration. He knew that changes were being made and that all change must start from within. Anecdotes explain how this came about in his life. The racial issue continues to be one of immense importance.

Change was needed and granted, but the South had a hard time giving up their beliefs, traditions, customs and prejudices. Transformation occurred quickly as the government implemented the law, and blacks demanded immediate recognition.

The children of today aren’t taught southern American history. They have no idea what really transpired during this era. The author invites change through the message in Southern Winds.

The book encourages all races to ignore color and strive for unity, love and compassion between each other. The moral message is to judge people by their character and personality, not by the color of their skin.

About the Author

W. Everett Beal has written over 400 articles for magazines and newspapers. Born and raised in Valdosta, he moved to Griffin, Georgia to practice pharmacy. Retired with wife, Judy, he lived at Sky Valley for 16 years before returning to Griffin. The author lived and breathed every moment of Southern Winds.