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One
Rose Blooming
Hard-Earned Lessons about Kids, Race, and Life in America
by
Rose Martin
with Doug Truax
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Price: $24.95
ISBN: 0-9700917-4-5
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In One
Rose Blooming,
Rose Martin shares her rare and indomitable spirit with each of
us.
Despite having been
raised on the mean streets of an East Coast ghetto, Rose grew—yes,
bloomed—into a woman with unique gifts of love and caring,. For
the last thirty years she has used those gifts to serve children,
the homeless, the hungry, the addicted, and anyone in need--rich
or poor.
Rose has much to teach
us all. And she does it in One Rose Blooming through her
own real, gritty experiences—always with good humor, great storytelling,
and a generous spirit.
Rose's story is more
than a memoir. It is a story, too, of ideas about life and relationships.
About attitudes that can help heal a wounded society. Through
her eyes we learn new ways to help children, aid those in need,
overcome racial and income barriers, and commit ourselves to others.
Rose's story is a great tonic for anyone who faces adversity.
Or anyone who wants deeper relationships to community, neighbors,
or family.
"It may not be
what they taught you in school," she writes. "I sure
never learned it there. And it may not be all that politically
correct or said in the most polite terms. But it comes from my
experience, and it comes from my heart. And I'm giving it to you
as straight as I can."
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Rose
Martin was recently honored with the Winning Spirit grand prize
on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, was selected to carry the torch for
the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and has been honored numerous times
by her community.
"Empowering
and inspiring! No wonder Rose is truly changing lives. Her raw
honesty is refreshing. I dare you to read this book and not feel
compelled to do more. Rose is the rose in this garden we call
life. Read it and pass it on!"
-Fanchon
Stinger
News Anchor, Fox Detroit
"It
grabbed my heart and forced me to evaluate myself. A fantastic
book from a visionary community leader."
-Ingrid
Sheldon
Four-term mayor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
"An
intriguing story of a woman who had everything in life going against
her, yet conquered all to become an outstanding person, loved
by scores and admired by the leaders in her community. Rose's
life has had a positive impact on thousands of youngsters and
reading her experiences will have a wondrous impact on people
throughout the country."
-Judge
S.J. Elden (Ret.)
"This
is a great little book. And Rose Martin is a special lady, a great
storyteller, and a person who for years has inspired people to
reach 'spiritual maturity.' Rose's reflections are down to earth,
always leading to principles, her philosophy of life. One Rose
Blooming is an important guide for persons interested in helping
people help themselves and will appeal to parents, children, and
the general public, as well as to community leaders, social welfare
service workers, and educators."
-Phillip
Fellin, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work, The University of
Michigan
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Author
Rose Martin grew up in Camden, New Jersey, and lived virtually
on her own from the age of seven, when she began an odyssey
through thirty-eight foster homes. The birth of two children
and an abusive marriage followed. In 1971, refusing to succumb
to a life of defeat, she took her children and left for Ann
Arbor, Michigan, where she landed a job with the housing commission.
Five years later she became the director of Ann Arbor's innovative
Peace Neighborhood Center, where she still serves today.
Among
the many programs and initiatives Rose has pioneered, the
U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice honored her for designing
and implementing one of the nation's model juvenile delinquency
prevention programs. The Michigan Department of Education
Association awarded her one of its highest honors, the David
Mahan Award. She has also received the Martin Luther King
Jr. Humanitarian award from the Ann Arbor Public Schools and
the Book of Golden Deeds award from the Exchange Club of Ann
Arbor. For ten years, Rose wrote a newspaper advice column
for children and their parents titled "Rose Knows."
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