The White Golden Bull [Paperback]

Chet Grimsley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2009

It's the 70's in Atlanta, GA, racial pressure on both sides, but a young white Atlanta boy, on scholarship, travels to Charlotte, NC and the HBCU, Johnson C. Smith University. His journals tells his inspiring but "real life" stories of campus dorm life, playing football to receive the coveted Mr. Football and All CIAA awards, becoming the first white at "Smith" to cross-over Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc., where only the toughest of the tough will endure to earn there Gs. Real life experiences, unsheltered and hard developing into understanding and respect for their differences. An historical account, of becoming the "first" in many diverse arenas, but showing how faith in God, respect and teamwork can overcome the black and white truths of this nation and times which were unbelievable, terrifying, amazing and funny. This is the inspiring true to life story of the lone, "White Golden Bull. A native Atlanta boy, born July 14, 1956 and the only child born to Jean and Ramon Grimsley, Tifton GA, sweethearts. Graduate of Therrell High School and lone "white" football player. Graduate of HBCU, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte NC., in the 1970s he pledged Groove Phi Groove, Social Fellowship, INC., received the coveted ALL CIAA Award for football excellence, earned the title Mr. Football and inducted into the Johnson C. Smith Hall of Fame, President Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Graduate of the U.S.ARMY Intelligence School and Top Secret Security Schools. He is a member of the J.C.S.U 100 Club. Once a manager, coach and bodyguard, today he lives with wife Donna on Lake Nottley in Blairsville, GA. He is a Christian, in hopes his story will help to unite people of all origins to know the love of Jesus Christ.

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About the Author

Chet Grimsley was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He is a graduate of Therrell High School where he was the only white football player. Chet graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC, where he pledged Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, received the coveted All-CIAA Award for football excellence, earned the title of Mr. Football, was inducted into the JCSU Hall of Fame and became President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Later, Chet graduated from the US ARMY Intelligence School and became a member of the JCSU 100 Club. Once a manager, coach, bodyguard, professional wrestler, and a player on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, today he lives with his wife, Donna, on Lake Nottley in Blairsville, GA. Chet still remains close with his former teammates and Groove brothers. He is a Christian who hopes his story will help unite people of all origins to know the love of Jesus Christ. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Xulon Press (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607912554
• ISBN-13: 978-1607912552
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,042,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a page turner!, April 15, 2009

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Literary Guru (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The White Golden Bull (Paperback)

What an incredible insight through his own life dealing with diversity. Everyone should read this book and take it to heart!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Slant on Predjudice, May 6, 2009

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Corma U. Mccranie "Corma McCranie" (Blairsville, Ga.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The White Golden Bull (Paperback)

This book is a movie waiting to be made...In the face of "reverse discrimination" and competetive sports, a young man shines as he tells his story of being the white bull on a black team at a black university. Through his eyes, we see that people are untimately the same. With perseverence and an abiding faith, Chet Grimsley shows a true heart for people and the attributes of a winner. A must read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, insightful, entertaining, 'against all odds' life story!, April 23, 2009

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Linda Weaver "avid reader" (GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a fascinating book that shows how far we can go in life with unshakable determination and perseverance. The author shares how he conquered obstacles most of us would have found insurmountable. He depicts how he successfully broke through racial prejudices to become a beloved member of an all black college football team. This is an incredible book that offers life lessons for all of us.