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Beverly Jenkins, born in 1951, is an American author known for her focus on the history and culture of African Americans, particularly the periods of slavery and Reconstruction. Jenkins' works are praised for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound insight into history.

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“You aren't a hitter, are you?" He stared down, confused. "You mean will I hit you?" "Yes. I know that some men are." "No. Never." He gathered her back in and held her tight. "Never." "Good. I didn't think you were." He pulled back and scanned her face. "If I do you have my permission to shoot me." "I'll shoot you permission or not." He laughed. "We're going to do well together.”

Love Sassy Heroine Spousal Abuse

Book:Night Hawk

Source: Night Hawk

“Maggie knew Betsy was a female crusader, but also knew that many times crusaders like her were only interested in their own personal equality.”

Feminism Social Justice Race Relations Suffragette

Book:Night Hawk

Source: Night Hawk

“Maggie cracked, "Quite the businesswoman, isn't she?" "Makes the capitalists back East look like rubes.”

Capitalism Businesswomen

Book:Night Hawk

Source: Night Hawk

“To aspiring writers, I say : Don't give up. Storytelling has been an integral part of the human condition since the beginning of time. Don't let anyone tell you your dreams don't have value. They do.”

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Author:Beverly Jenkins

“Every day is a gift -- start unwrapping them.”

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“Because we can't tell others about our accomplishments if we don't know them ourselves.”

Ifs Knows Accomplishment

Book:Belle

Source: Belle

“A man is only as strong as the woman who holds him.”

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Born: 1951
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