My American Journey: An Autobiography of Hard Work Self-Determination Dignity and Faith

Born in a two-room house in rural Louisiana during the Jim Crow Era Joe Walker shares the story of his life. As a child he helped his father build houses; as an adolescent he worked odd jobs to earn money. At an early age Joe fell in love with radio nurturing dreams of becoming a DJ. As one of 12 Black students to integrate an all-White school he was humiliated ridiculed and belittled daily. Joe turned to music and he excelled in band and played multiple instruments. Joe joined the Navy. Upon completing his active-duty military service Joe embarked on a career in technology and retired from IBM.