About the Book

About the Book

The SON OF A SHARECROPPER

Journey back in time to the heart of South Carolina, where a young boy named Roger Leaks grows up amidst the challenges and resilience of the rural Black community in the early 20th century.

In this compelling memoir, Roger Leaks Jr. chronicles the hardships and triumphs of his father’s life, a sharecropper’s journey through systemic oppression, family struggles, and an unwavering determination to thrive. Through vivid storytelling, the book captures the essence of life the essence life of Sharecropper, the enduring spirit of a close-knit community, and the cultural traditions that shaped a generation.