She should have a book written about her!’ were Alline Carter Rivers thoughts as she listened to Pastor Alice Jackson recount the most interesting events of her very colorful life....voir plusShe should have a book written about her!’ were Alline Carter Rivers thoughts as she listened to Pastor Alice Jackson recount the most interesting events of her very colorful life. Alline was then inspired by her pastor, who happens to be her husband’s grandmother, to put into print the descriptive accounts of Pastor Alice Jackson’s lifetime, to not only inspire family members, Christian friends, but the world.
As a music educator, Alline began writing musical plays and songs to incorporate in her choral and instrumental program while working at Buck Lake Elementary School; along with Holiday Programs for the youth departments at her church Tallahassee #1 Church of Christ Written in Heaven. From that she branched into authoring this book that tells of the struggles and triumphs in the life of an African-American female who was destined to be a Christian example of strength and integrity in the face of insurmountable odds.
Alline Carter Rivers is the wife of Naymon Rivers. She is the proud mother of two children, Shango and Kahliah, and the proud grandmother of six beautiful grandchildren. Alline Rivers, by profession was a music teacher for 39 years in the public schools of Florida. Alline is presently a piano teacher for over 50 years, her church pianist and director of the youth choir.
In her semi-retirement role, Alline, has used this time to explore publishing of her written words. Alline is currently authoring a piano skills book that will be used in the instruction of her many piano students.voir moins