Exciting Events #13 CD - Brave Bessie, William Booth, and More Your Story Hour Stories

Your Story Hour proudly presents this set of dramatized  stories in our "Exciting Events" series that the whole family can enjoy!

Listen as pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman overcomes adversity, becoming the first black woman in the world to earn an international pilot's license. Blocked by segregation to enter training in America, she ventured to France to be an aviator while earning European acclaim. Returning to the U.S. she amazed air show onlooker with her barnstorming aerial stunts. Bessie stood up for civil rights, saying: "The air is the only place free from prejudices."

Travel to 1800s East London where Salvation Army founder William Booth begins a legacy of compassion ministering to the poor. Moved by the need for food, clothing, shelter, reading skills, and hope among the destitute Booth found his life's calling.

In Canoes in the Sky listen as missionary pilot Betty Greene becomes the first woman to fly over the Andes.

Backseat Blues has three youngsters learn the joy of living in the moment on an inspirational coastal vacation with their grandparents while young Brad learns the value of honesty in The Easy Way Out.

1. The Boy From Nottingham (William Booth, Part 1)
2. Soup, Soap, and Salvation(William Booth, Part 2)
3. Brave Bessie
4. Canoes in the Sky
5. The Easy Way Out
6. Backseat Blues

Contains 3 CDs and runs approximately 3 hours.

Narrated by Nicole Beckhanan (Aunt Nikki), Carole Pezet (Aunt Carole) and Jon Clayburn (Uncle Jon)