MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL ABOLITIONIST
A fearless journey from silence to activism,
where truth disrupts, and justice begins.
MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL ABOLITIONIST
MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL ABOLITIONIST
Memoir meets movement,
as one voice challenges a system built to silence.
MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL ABOLITIONIST
Spanning continents and generations, this epic story asks what we would do for those we love, how we protect the lies we tell, and what it means to come home.
Memoirs of an Accidental Abolitionist
Memoirs of an Accidental Abolitionist
About Us
Meet Sharon Marie Chester, MSW, LCSW
Despite having worked 30 years as a professional Social Worker, when 2005 brought the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Sharon Marie Chester, MSW, LSCW, suddenly found herself fully immersed in the true racist underbelly of this country. Equally shocking was the cost of advocacy, which included the loss of friends, family, jobs, living spaces and a trip to the Supreme Court over a 20-year span.
Since those tumultuous early days, Ms. Chester has dedicated her life to dismantling racism at the personal, professional and societal levels according to the mission and guidelines of her Social Work profession. This book offers both the academic foundation for action and a testament to the twists and turns of boots on the ground advocacy.
Ms. Chester is currently in private practice in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, where she continues to challenge others to commit to ongoing racial literacy and to engage in the anti-oppressive lifestyle upon which her noble industry was founded.
About
Meet Sharon Marie Chester, MSW, LCSW
Despite having worked 30 years as a professional Social Worker, when 2005 brought the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Sharon Marie Chester, MSW, LSCW, suddenly found herself fully immersed in the true racist underbelly of this country. Equally shocking was the cost of advocacy, which included the loss of friends, family, jobs, living spaces and a trip to the Supreme Court over a 20-year span. Since those tumultuous early days, Ms. Chester has dedicated her life to dismantling racism at the personal, professional and societal levels according to the mission and guidelines of her Social Work profession. This book offers both the academic foundation for action and a testament to the twists and turns of boots on the ground advocacy. Ms. Chester is currently in private practice in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, where she continues to challenge others to commit to ongoing racial literacy and to engage in the anti-oppressive lifestyle upon which her noble industry was founded.
A Story of Resistance, Reckoning, and Redemption
Memoirs of an Accidental Abolitionist is a gripping and unapologetic reflection on what happens when one woman dares to confront racism head-on—not in theory, but in lived, everyday experience. Sharon Marie Chester, a white social worker caught in the storm of Hurricane Katrina, didn’t set out to become an abolitionist. But in the face of institutional racism, retaliation, and injustice, she made a choice—to stand up, speak out, and refuse to be silent.
What You’ll Find Inside:
A crash course in anti-racism for those new to the work or ready to go deeper
A behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to resist racism as a white professional
Firsthand accounts from Katrina’s aftermath to court battles and policy fights
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The Book:
Memoirs of an Accidental Abolitionist
This powerful book offers a unique intersection of lived experience, academic insight, and actionable guidance. Sharon Marie Chester invites readers into the raw reality of anti-racist advocacy, from challenging small-town bigotry to confronting systemic failures at the highest levels of power.
This is not just a memoir it’s a call to action. Learn the academic foundations of anti-racist work and witness what it means to put principles into practice. Whether you’re a social worker, educator, student, or concerned citizen, this book provides the roadmap, vocabulary, and historical framework to start doing the work of justice.
What’s Inside:
Definitions & academic context for racial literacy
Real-life stories of resistance & survival
A primer for white allies and professionals
A deeply personal narrative with national relevance
The Author
Why This Book Matters Now
Style: Art, Fiction
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