Alice Faye Wimberly’s “Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage” Shares a Powerful Story of Survival, Faith, and True Freedom

In her moving and deeply personal book, “Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage,” author Alice Faye Wimberly invites readers into a life shaped by struggle, courage, and faith. Born in Evergreen, Alabama, in 1940, Wimberly grew up in the rural South during a time when Black families were legally free, yet still bound by poverty, segregation, fear, and limited opportunity.

Through honest and heartfelt storytelling, Wimberly recalls her childhood in a large sharecropping family, where working in the cotton fields often came before school, and dreams of education and a better life felt almost out of reach. She witnessed the harsh realities of racial injustice, the pain of poverty, and the heavy burdens carried by Black families in the 1940s and 1950s.

But “Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage” is more than a story of hardship. It is a testimony of strength.

Wimberly reflects on the courage it took to rise above the world she was born into, the lessons she learned from the women around her, and the determination that helped her keep moving forward. Her story also touches on domestic struggles, low self-esteem, and the emotional bondage that can remain even after physical or legal freedom has been won.

What makes this book a must-have is its powerful reminder that freedom is not only about laws or history.

True freedom must be lived, protected, and passed on. Wimberly’s voice gives readers a personal look at the cost of progress and the resilience needed to overcome life’s deepest challenges.

This book is ideal for readers interested in African American history, civil rights, women’s resilience, faith- based inspiration, memoirs, and stories of overcoming. It is also a meaningful read for book clubs, churches, educators, families, and anyone who believes that personal testimony can preserve truth in a powerful way.

At its heart, “Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage” encourages readers to remember the past, value the present, and never take freedom for granted. Wimberly’s story is raw, sincere, and inspiring—an important reminder that even when life begins in hardship, faith and determination can still lead to healing, purpose, and hope.

About the Author
Alice Faye Wimberly is the pastor of Faith Deliverance Ministries in Huntingdon, Tennessee. She is also an education consultant at Trinity College and a Ph.D. candidate in fine arts. Married to her husband, Sherman, for over thirty-five years, she is the mother of two sons and two daughters. Writing and reading take up most of her spare time.

Book Details:

“Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage”
Author: Alice Faye Wimberly
Genre: Memoir / African American History / Inspirational
ISBN: 979-8-90301-268-8
eBook: ISBN 979-8-90301-246-6
Publisher: The Ewings Publishing LLC

Availability
“Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage” is available for purchase through The Ewings Publishing and major online book retailers.

Get your copy today and discover Alice Faye Wimberly’s unforgettable story of courage, faith, and the long journey toward true freedom.

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