Bill and the Purple Cow in Oz

Laura Belle''s Story is a spirited account, often illogical, never chronological, but always uplifting. This fascinating story of strength and survival centers on a sassy and sensitive 93 – year old who as an only child and at age 7 left Kingston, a community within Birmingham, Alabama after the Ku Klux K1an burned 17 homes. Her Grandma Rowe fearing that she and her family would be lynched started and successful carried out an Underground Movement where she moved her family and others to Porstmouth, Ohio. The odds were against Laura''s survival and success due to lack of money she was taken out of Tuggle Institute and Wilberforce University; yet, her determination enabled her to become a successful caterer for mayors and museums in Columbus.Ohio. Her almost 50 years of marriage to her beloved “Ank” is a true love story. Her energy, grace, wisdom and community service shines through on the pages. Laura Belle''s Story feeds the Human spirit with hope, love, joy, humor and peace!