Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals

Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals

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  • Create Date:2023-11-11 13:21:39
  • Update Date:2025-09-06
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  • Author:Doug Melville
  • ISBN:B0BTZ6MBHV
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Summary

The amazing true story of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O。 Davis, Sr。 and Jr。, a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen。 Perfect for fans of Devotion and Hidden Figures 。

When author Doug Melville set out to rediscover his family’s story—one of sacrifice and perseverance—a valuable lesson revealed itself as he sifted through five generations of sometimes, you have to be invisible to make history。

Invisible Generals shares Melville’s incredible trip across three centuries, a journey from post-Civil War America to modern-day Europe。 He uncovers the lives of two great men who sacrificed much for the country they always believed in, regardless of the hardships they endured。 These trailblazers never received the recognition and fame they deserved in their lifetimes because they humbly prioritized service over self。

You’re invited to join Melville’s adventure as he brings these hidden stories into the light, fully honoring his family’s legacy and setting forth valuable examples you can follow as you draw strength from your own reclaimed

- Utilize your ancestors’ victories to broaden your vision of what’s possible today。
- Become a voice for the voiceless, advocating for those who have been silenced。
- Harness the power of perseverance to understand and overcome generational challenges and change the course of your family’s story。
- Build on and grow your family legacy, treating it like the high-value brand it is。

Our stories are America’s story, full of everyday heroes who worked behind the scenes to give their families, communities, and nation a better future—and the world needs to be inspired by them。

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Reviews

Sedric A

Praise God this story is now visible This is an incredible story often lost in African American and honestly the history of many Americans as the Davis father and son esteemed to be seen as just that, proud Americans。 They loved their country dearly and found meaning by serving in the armed forces paving the way as a foundational bridge for those that would come after them。 This book is a must read, the invisible story that would have gone unknown without the author’s craving for understanding o Praise God this story is now visible This is an incredible story often lost in African American and honestly the history of many Americans as the Davis father and son esteemed to be seen as just that, proud Americans。 They loved their country dearly and found meaning by serving in the armed forces paving the way as a foundational bridge for those that would come after them。 This book is a must read, the invisible story that would have gone unknown without the author’s craving for understanding of his incredible lineage。 。。。more

Lucas

A book that brings to print the stories of Benjamin O。 Davis (Sr。 and Jr。), their service to our country, their strength in face of disrespect, and their legacy to their family。Why is it that the stories of these two men are omitted from textbooks? Too many students have missed out on making a connection with the Invisible Generals that may have impacted the choices they made for careers。 Luckily, Mr。 Melville has put in the time, and love, to share the stories about the men in his family so tha A book that brings to print the stories of Benjamin O。 Davis (Sr。 and Jr。), their service to our country, their strength in face of disrespect, and their legacy to their family。Why is it that the stories of these two men are omitted from textbooks? Too many students have missed out on making a connection with the Invisible Generals that may have impacted the choices they made for careers。 Luckily, Mr。 Melville has put in the time, and love, to share the stories about the men in his family so that the rest of us can read all about it。The recognition the two men did not have while in service is just now starting to reach the surface。 After reading this book I am off to find a copy of Benjamin O。 Davis, Jr。's book to read even more about his life。 。。。more

Matt Connolly

A Goodreads giveaway, this was certainly an interesting read, and very timely。 Part inspirational/self-help guide, part DEI thesis, with just a small part dedicated to military history。 Instead, the author uses his ancestors experiences in a viciously racist US military to illustrate how he continues to fightsfor diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s world as a Chief Diversity Officer at a major marketing firm。 While I would have preferred a more direct historical nonfiction read, it was c A Goodreads giveaway, this was certainly an interesting read, and very timely。 Part inspirational/self-help guide, part DEI thesis, with just a small part dedicated to military history。 Instead, the author uses his ancestors experiences in a viciously racist US military to illustrate how he continues to fightsfor diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s world as a Chief Diversity Officer at a major marketing firm。 While I would have preferred a more direct historical nonfiction read, it was certainly an interesting piece overall。 。。。more