Mae’s Reviews > Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It > Status Update

I am gripped. This book is too good!

I am glad I am reading this book at this moment in time. His lessons speak directly to me, and I desperately needed to learn (and be exposed to) what he is teaching in this book! He drops truth and knowledge like firebombs - impactful explosions..

The way he keeps on going despite getting fired from radio stations OVER and OVER is incredible. Wow, who knew that he was fired 5 times before now becoming one of the most influential radio figures in current times?

I give a tremendous slow-clap to Mr. Lenard McKelvey for the second principle (which is how he divides the book chapters, e.g. 2nd principle = 2nd chapter) and how he illustrated it with his life as a juvenile delinquent. Man, he's been through A LOT in his life! Sheesh!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the first chapter :) I agree with everything he said about always remembering your "core" - where you came from and the dreams you had while you were there - because he energy of it will always keep you back on track if you ever see yourself going off-track. I also agree with his stance on reading! It's true that books will open up worlds despite where you are, physically and mentally!

I am enjoying it a lot so far! I like how he starts with WHERE he started in life, as a product of trailer parks in South Carolina. I can't wait to learn more about his journey AND to be taught the life lessons he learned along the way! He has already given me little good nuggets through his preface and the first couple of pages in the first chapter so it could only go well from here! :)