The Riches of Oseola McCarty
While retired laundress Oseola McCarty has become well known because of her endowment of a one-hundred-and-fifty-thousand-dollar scholarship fund to the University of Southern Mississippi, Coleman... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0807569615
ISBN13:9780807569610
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:Albert Whitman & Co
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:9.5" x 0.5" x 7.3"
Age Range:7 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 2 to 5
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
An inspiring biography!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I was so proud when this biography about the life of Oseola McCarty made the Texas Bluebonnet Reading List for 2000-2001! While reviewing this book for the library and sharing it with the kids of this book club, I thought that Oseola's attitude -- working hard, saving money, getting a good education, and sharing with others -- is exactly the kind of examples and values that we want to share with our children. Whenever I hear her name today and think about her generous gift to the University of Southern Mississippi, I am reminded that there is still honor, dignity, and value in doing work that brings pleasure. This wonderful biography about a remarkable woman's spirit is an inspiration to us all!
A heartwarming story--with a moral
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Ms. McCarty is exactly the type of person to which we, as parents, teachers, or librarians, should be exposing our children. This short book tells the story of how an uneducated black woman, who worked at only menial jobs, saved enough money to establish a college scholarship fund. There are important lessons about work ethic, education, saving money, and particularly about faith in God. This story should be read aloud to third grade and up. The book also includes information on setting up savings accounts.
Heartwarming biography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This biography makes the reader realize that hard work can bring riches to one's life and I don't mean just money. Anyone who loves her job and saves money can accomplish anything. Kids should read this book and take Ola's message to heart. Find something you enjoy doing and make that your life's work!
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