Presentation & Book Signing by Dr. Walter Davis Sr. at Opelousas Museum

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – On Thursday, Feb. 29, Dr. Walter Davis Sr. reads from his new book, “The Journey of a Sharecropper’s Kid.”

The book chronicles the struggles and joys of growing up under the Sharecropper system in South Louisiana.  The book provides details that take you back to youth in the 1940s and 50s.  The story is told through the lens of spirituality; despite hardships, Dr. Davis embraces “blessings of forgiveness.”

Dr. Walter Davis, Sr. was born Jan. 27, 1937 in Port Barre, Louisiana.  He always resided in Louisiana.  Today he is a general contractor and part owner of Triple D Construction company in Opelousas.  Also at present he is a pastor at Believers for Christ Ministry in Opelousas.  HE received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Pneuma Theological Seminary of Oakland, California.  He and his wife, Rose Mary Manuel Davis, raised nine children.

The event takes place on Feb. 29.  Doors open at 5 p.m.  The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Opelousas Museum, 315 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570.  Following the presentation, Dr. Davis will sign books.