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Walters Way - by Maureen McKane (Paperback)

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  • As the civil rights movement roils the nation, in a quiet Illinois city, Wilbert Walters goes solo to uplift his race by launching Aurora Sundowners Track Club for marginalized Black girls.
  • Author(s): Maureen McKane
  • 160 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional

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Book Synopsis



As the civil rights movement roils the nation, in a quiet Illinois city, Wilbert Walters goes solo to uplift his race by launching Aurora Sundowners Track Club for marginalized Black girls. He sets out to teach the fundamentals of excellence and to prepare his athletes to thrive in a world preset to believe they are extraneous. On the way, they take Junior Olympic medals.

Coach Walters chronicles the glories and defeats of his life to a White author as both set out to understand what it all means. It is his true story of living two lives simultaneously. In one, he is esteemed and awarded. In the other, where he is invisible, disaster hits twice. The second time, he is prepared.

This complex, indomitable hero is Everyman. His truth belongs to anyone who has fought to be heard, anyone who is baffled by the story of race in America, and anyone who believes every child has potential.



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"Wilbert Walters doesn't just teach excellence-he builds it. His influence will be felt for generations." -Richard Irvin, Aurora's fifty-ninth mayor

"Every community has unsung heroes. Coach Wilbert Walters is one of them. A beautiful testament to a leader." -Gerald R. Butters Jr., PhD, professor of history, Aurora University

"This book is a testament to the power each of us has to transform the lives of others as Coach Wilber Walters did for young athletes. An inspiring story of perseverance." -Angela Clay Thomas, Aurora township clerk

"When we reflect on our history and those who paved the way, we gain clarity about who we are and how to build the next generation of successful leaders. Thank you for sharing this important history of Mr. Walters, his story, and preserving a legacy that continues to strengthen the Black community." -Theodia Gillespie, president and CEO of Quad County Urban League, Inc, Aurora, IL

"Once you start reading this, you won't want to stop!"-Atty Bonnie Lee Kunkel, Aurora township trustee


Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .37 Inches (D)
Weight: .49 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
Publisher: Koehler Books
Theme: African American & Black
Format: Paperback
Author: Maureen McKane
Language: English
Street Date: February 9, 2026
TCIN: 1010767940
UPC: 9798888249680
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-0353
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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