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Book SynopsisHow did a black child, growing up in segregationist Mississippi during the early 1900s, become the commander of the Imperial Ethiopian Air Corps during the brutal Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935? In this gripping, never-before-told tale, biographer Thoma
Trade Review[Robinson’s] lifelong triumph over adversity belongs to the greatest of American success stories.” Peter Hannaford,
Washington TimesThe story of John C. Robinson, born in segregated Mississippi at the turn of the century, and his remarkable story of not just becoming a pilot but rising to become the commander of the Ethiopian Air Force during the Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935.”
Publishers WeeklySimmons spent over 20 years researching the remarkable life of John D. Robinson, who rose from segregationist Mississippi to become a distinguished pilot, founder of the Tuskegee Institute’s school of aviation, a bold defender of Ethiopia during the 1935 Italian invasion, and, finally, founder of the Ethiopian Air Force.”
Library JournalAn inspiring affirmation that celebrates the old adage that where there’s a will, there’s a way, even against seemingly impossible odds.”
Kirkus Reviews[Robinson’s] lifelong triumph over adversity belongs to the greatest of American success stories.” Peter Hannaford,
Washington TimesThe story of John C. Robinson, born in segregated Mississippi at the turn of the century, and his remarkable story of not just becoming a pilot but rising to become the commander of the Ethiopian Air Force during the Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935.”
Publishers WeeklySimmons spent over 20 years researching the remarkable life of John D. Robinson, who rose from segregationist Mississippi to become a distinguished pilot, founder of the Tuskegee Institute’s school of aviation, a bold defender of Ethiopia during the 1935 Italian invasion, and, finally, founder of the Ethiopian Air Force.”
Library JournalAn inspiring affirmation that celebrates the old adage that where there’s a will, there’s a way, even against seemingly impossible odds.”
Kirkus Reviews
