{"product_id":"live-to-make-a-difference-shangri-la-durham-thompson-9781939237040","title":"Live to Make a Difference: The Legacy of a Servant Leader Rev. Lloyd E. Dees in Bermuda and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive to Make a Difference tells the powerful true story of Rev. Lloyd E. Dees, an American A.M.E. pastor whose years in Bermuda ignited lasting change, and whose ministry and advocacy continued across the United States. Written from the perspective of a mentee shaped by his guidance, Dr. Shangri-La Durham-Thompson traces how Rev. Dees became a fearless voice for justice, self-identity, and servant leadership in every community he served.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Bermuda during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Rev. Dees confronted inequality head-on, including the high cost of living, consumer exploitation, and the everyday pressures that eroded dignity. Alongside fellow pastor Rev. John Brandon, he helped mobilize community action that contributed to the establishment of Bermuda's Consumer Affairs Bureau, a public legacy that endured beyond their time on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also follows Rev. Dees beyond Bermuda, capturing the breadth of his leadership and the conviction behind it. And it does not ask you to take the story on faith alone. The second half of the book preserves an anthology of primary materials in full, including speeches, letters, magazine pieces, and historical articles, so readers can see the record for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of a servant leader whose faith expressed itself through public courage and community service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey moments from Bermuda's social landscape, and how Rev. Dees responded with action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story behind his activism with Rev. John Brandon and the push for consumer protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext on identity, education, and Black consciousness, including the role of Rev. Dees' writing and public advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA substantial archive section: speeches, letters, and reference documents reproduced to preserve history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who value: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiography and memoir rooted in faith and public service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil rights and social justice history in Bermuda and the wider African diaspora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership books centered on character, ethics, and service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChurch history and the lived work of ministry beyond the pulpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shangri-La Durham-Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1939237041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781939237040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Suncoast Digital Press, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Shangri-La Durham-Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443227341055,"sku":"9781939237040","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4c12654d-a3e2-43ac-9329-34954ea5ff5f.jpg?v=1777202695","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/live-to-make-a-difference-shangri-la-durham-thompson-9781939237040","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}