“He’s an American: The Stories of My Father” By Turahn LaMont Jenkins

A heartfelt story of faith, family, and the strength that builds a nation.

San Antonio, TX and Metairie, LA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, November 25, 2025

“He’s an American: The Stories of My Father” by Turahn LaMont Jenkins is a powerful and emotional tribute to one man’s incredible life story his father, William Columbus Jenkins. Through love, faith, and determination, William’s journey reflects the courage and perseverance of generations of African Americans who helped shape America.

From growing up in the steel town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, to cropping tobacco every summer on the family farm during the Jim Crow Era of South Carolina, to finding his place in the world as a young private in the US Army stationed in Germany, this moving book shares the lessons, laughter, and struggles of a man who never lost hope and stayed true to who he was as a man. Told through his son’s eyes, it’s a beautiful reminder of how history, family, and faith connect us all.

“My father is living history,” says Jenkins. “His story reminds us of where we’ve come from and why we must keep moving forward.”

What Readers Will Discover

A son’s inspiring tribute to his father’s real-life experiences.
Stories from the Great Migration, small-town America, Jim Crow South and military service.
Powerful lessons about faith, dignity, and perseverance.
A celebration of family roots and the power of storytelling.

About the Author

Turahn LaMont Jenkins is a writer and proud son dedicated to preserving his family’s legacy. With deep faith and love for history, he shares stories that honor the strength of the generations who came before us.

Get Your Copy Today

“He’s an American: The Stories of My Father” is available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook editions.

ISBN (Paperback): 979-8-89419-755-5
ISBN (Hardcover): 979-8-89419-756-2
ISBN (eBook): 979-8-89419-757-9

Order now at www.theewingspublishing.com or on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.