Publisher's Synopsis
Jebbie is the inspiring story of John P. Leary, a beloved physician, teacher, and civil rights advocate who devoted his life to serving the people of Mobile, Alabama. Through interviews with family members, colleagues, and friends, author Monda Van Hollebeke paints a vivid portrait of a man who overcame poverty, discrimination, and personal tragedy to become a beacon of hope and healing in his community. This book will appeal to readers interested in African American history, the civil rights movement, and the history of medicine.
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