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Born into poverty, yet rose above it by the Grace of God. This book is a testament that it's not where you start, but how you reach your potential. It speaks to how God exalts you to unbelievable heights and guides you to bless others. Frederick L. Hamilton was born into poverty, but by God's favor is led to a public service career improving the lives of low-income persons that mirror his childhood. His story starts with his great, great, great, great, grandparents being born into slavery. It follows his genealogy through Coffee County and Enterprise, Alabama and presents the genesis of education for Blacks in Enterprise. Frederick's great-grandmother's life was difficult. However, she guided her daughter-Frederick's grandmother- towards education which positively impacted the family extending to Frederick earning a doctorate. At an early age, he developed a powerful relationship with God. He understood his family was poor but God was still present and his family is blessed with love. Frederick kept his faith and graduated high school to attend Auburn University. Here, he met a professor who mentored him as a public servant, leading to a career of service to people experiencing poverty. An historic, comical, spiritual, and triumphant example of how God can use anybody to do His Will!

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Frederick L. Hamilton was born in 1964 in Opp, Alabama, to parents Paul Lewis Hamilton and Eva Diggs Hamilton. The descendent of slaves, he overcame a heritage which could have inhibited his success. Instead, it motivated both educational and professional achievements, while fostering a deep relationship with the Lord. He holds a bachelor's in public administration from Auburn University (Auburn, Alabama), a master's in community counseling from Troy University (Dothan, Alabama), and a doctorate in public administration from Nova Southeastern University (Davie, Florida). He also graduated from the prestigious Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma (Norman, Oklahoma), an executive development certificate program. Frederick's professional career began as a research associate at the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University. He then worked in community and economic development and planning for the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. He was notably the first African American resident of Alabama to become a Certified Economic Developer. His post-doctorate career focuses on enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County as the Director of Community Services.

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