This book is a thoughtful collection of empowering quotations used by Pat Summitt to help mold and energize her players. Although an iconic, history-making basketball coach, Pat Summitt viewed herself as a teacher and educator first. It is precisely her penchant for offering profound advice, words of wisdom and instruction that serves as the foundation for Quotes from the Summitt. It is a must read for people of all ages and in all walks of life. Readers will not only learn from Pat's profound insights but also become challenged to act on many of the quotes inasmuch as each is focused on growth, improvement, fulfillment and success. This book demonstrated how much Pat cared at all levels to help people, especially women, to achieve their life goals. As Pat would often say, Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.

On September 9, 1957, six-year-old Patricia Watson became the first black child to attend Hattie Cotton Elementary School, as a result of the court mandated desegregation of Nashville public schools. Just after midnight the school was bombed by white supremacists protesting integration.

Hattie Cotton School was published to memorialize the horrific event and honor principal Margaret Cate and all those who helped guide students, faculty, and the surrounding community through the devastation and the difficult period that followed.

A poignant reminder of the anger and malice between whites and blacks during the 1950's. The personal knowledge of one who was there lends itself to a solid understanding of who, why and how they survived and prospered.

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