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White Oak African American Book Discussion

2026-11-12 14:00:00 2026-11-12 15:00:00 America/New_York White Oak African American Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of Walk Through Fire: A Memoir by Sheila Johnson. White Oak Library -

Thursday, November 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a discussion of Walk Through Fire: A Memoir by Sheila Johnson.

The title Walk Through Fire is on hold at the White Oak Library and can be picked up any time the library is open.

From the publisher: Walk Through Fire, by Sheila Johnson (co-founder of BET), is a memoir about overcoming personal and professional adversity, detailing her journey from a challenging childhood, through an abusive marriage and the founding of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, to becoming America's first Black female billionaire, emphasizing themes of resilience, love, loss, and finding purpose after immense struggle.  

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AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Indoor Program | book club |

White Oak Library

Phone: 240-773-9555

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