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The Lena Baker Story

By Lela Bond Phillips

"The Lena Baker Story" by Lela Bond Phillips is a compelling account of the life of Lena Baker, a Black woman wrongfully convicted of murder in Georgia in the 1940s. This book delves into the injustices Lena faced as she navigated a racially charged legal system and tells the story of her fight for justice in the face of insurmountable odds. Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, Lela Bond Phillips sheds light on a forgotten chapter of American history and brings Lena Baker's courageous struggle for truth and dignity to the forefront."

Wings Publishers, 2001, 103 pages