Dr. Joslin Shares the Inspiring Life of Major James Lide Coker

In “God, Guts, and Gallantry,” author Will Joslin reveals the amazing, yet true story of a gutsy, high-character 19^th century South Carolinian, Major James Lide Coker. After Union General William Sherman wreaked destruction on civilians across the South toward the end of the Civil War, people in James’s home county were on the very brink of starvation and despair. James, though crippled in the war, remained undaunted. He rose up with a crutch in one hand and a hoe in the other, and redeemed his region economically, spiritually, educationally, and in racial progress. With great initiative and foresight, he founded twenty-one businesses and created thousands of jobs, uplifting the hopes and destinies of people in his region. 
 
The Major’s business odyssey alone makes a fascinating story, but his expansive heart and keen intellect reached well beyond commerce. He was also a passionate leader of the Christian faith, a pacesetter in women’s education, and a progressive in race relations. Humble and down to earth, he held no grudges against Yankees, but went right to work leading the rebound of his state in a time of crisis and carpetbaggers.
 
For the benefit of present and future generations, his inspiring story, with fresh perspectives and previously unpublished material, is told in Dr. Joslin’s unique style, blending biography, daring adventure, courageous faith, and the drama of American history. In this book we discover the secret of Major Coker’s sterling principles, and what empowered Him to achievement. Inspired by his life, we too, can change the world as he did!
 
Book copies are available at Westbow Press (https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/792059-god-guts-and-gallantry), at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/God-Guts-Gallantry-Courage-Accomplishments/dp/1973697653/), and other online book retailers such as Barnes and Noble.
 
 
God, Guts, and Gallantry: The Faith, Courage, and Accomplishments of Major James Lide Coker
Written by: Dr. Will Joslin, great-grandson of Major Coker.
ISBN# 9781973697671
Published by: WestBow Press
Published date: August 11, 2021
Paperback Price: $24.95
Hardcover Price: $29.95
Kindle Price: $2.99
 
 
About the Author:
Dr. William Joslin, after searching seemingly in vain for purpose in life, experienced a dramatic Christian conversion as a pre-law student at UNC-Chapel Hill. Accepted into law school, instead, he chose full-time ministry for 17 years. Afterward, he spent 25 years in business, mainly running his own IT consulting company, Joslin Computer Solutions, Inc. He and his wife Becky are now back in ministry part-time as he concentrates on writing. Aside from ministry and running a business, Will has taught leadership, led men’s groups, and coached basketball and golf. He is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, has a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and has earned an online Doctor of Sacred Literature (D. S. Lit.) from Wycliffe Theological Seminary. Will enjoys golf, swimming, and sailing.
 

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