Her smile gave us hope.
"People from all over the world have said my Sunday selfies have blessed and inspired them. Who would have thought photos of an eighty-two-year-old church lady in a hat could do such a thing?"
Earlier in her life as an educator, Dr. La Verne Ford Wimberly helped desegregate the Tulsa school system, served as a school superintendent, and had a high school library named after her. But it was her determination to stay positive and stay connected during the first year of the COVID pandemic that made Dr. Wimberly a household name around the world.
After posting selfies in her Sunday best for fifty-two consecutive weeks during one of the most difficult times in our country's history, Dr. Wimberly became a viral sensation--for her hats, her smile, and most of all, her joy.
As My Sunday Best beautifully shows, underneath Dr. Wimberly's stunning church finery is a wise, warm, and witty octogenarian who's still committed to the values she learned in childhood:
My Sunday Best includes color photos of all Dr. Wimberly's famous selfies (no repeating outfits!), fascinating true stories from a woman who lived history and made history, words of wisdom, and prayers of devotion and gratitude. This gorgeous book offers a glimpse into the life and spirit of a woman who inspired a nation. As Dr. Wimberly reminds us, loving God, loving people, and having fun are the hallmarks of a life well lived.