"I was only six weeks old when death knocked on my door... but Mama had horse mint tea - and God wasn't done with me yet."
So begins the extraordinary life story of Dr. George Comas Jefferson Sr., a Mississippi-born U.S. Navy veteran, gospel singer, community father, and humble man of faith whose memories stretch from the pine-covered fields of Hazlehurst to the open waters of the South Pacific. Told entirely in his own voice and recalled in one powerful sitting,
A PEEK INTO THE LIFE OF SLACK
captures seven decades of wisdom, resilience, and spiritual insight. From surviving illness as a newborn, driving mules by age five, and hunting rabbits by seven - to serving in the Navy when an astronaut splashed down near his ship, Dr. Jefferson weaves each story with truth and tenderness. This book is not just a memoir. It's a
legacy
. A tribute to Black fatherhood. A window into Southern life. A testimony of divine protection and perseverance. It's the kind of book you'll pass down through generations. It includes:
Reflections on growing up in a family of 14 children
Remedies, recipes, and wisdom passed down by his parents
Life as a member of The Gospel Echoes traveling group
Military moments that intersect with world history
A final prayer for you, his family, and the future
Because every story that survives... deserves to be heard. Published with assistance from BePublished.org in September 2025,
by Dr. George C. Jefferson Sr., of Mississippi is available worldwide as an ebook for $9.95 and may also be purchased globally as a paperback for $19.95 from bricks-and-mortar and online book retailers including your local bookstore and Amazon.