Where'd the God Spare Life title come from?

That's the question I get asked most often about my book. Chances are that many will wonder about the way the phrase is used in the name of this blog, too.

So I thought I'd start with the answer I gave recently on the African American Legends television show, hosted by Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., on CUNY-TV 75 in New York City:

(This short excerpt is from the show that aired on 10/15/07 and 10/20/07;
you can view the entire interview at the CUNY-TV75 website.)

What an honor to be featured on a show with a name like African American Legends! And to be included among the long list of guests on the show going back to 1994 — in addition to Dr. Brown himself. His impressive academic accomplishments and decades of contributions to African American history trace back to his days Squadron Commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Earlier this year, he was among the group awarded a special Congressional Gold Medal to be displayed at the Smithsonian (he is shown here accepting his replica):

(Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

Back to the title, my hope for this blog is that it will help me to "continue sharing my story, God spare life." After viewing the video, does that make more sense now?

Comments

[Raquel Eubanks]

Claudia, Richard and I were trying to figure out the title and it now makes perfect sense. We are blessed and honored to personally know a woman who has accomplished all that you have. You are truly an inspiration and we are proud to call you "friend." We would like an autographed copy of your book.

Be blessed, Raquel

[Meaghan]

I read your book for an english class I am taking. I really enjoyed it, and it has drawn my interest to join the medical field. I also enjoyed this book, because it gave me good advice for the future. I am very glad that you wrote this book, about your own life. It's very cool.