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Deloris Jordan

Deloris Jordan

Deloris Jordan is Michael Jordan's mother and the coauthor of Salt in His Shoes, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, which Booklist called "inspirational," and Did I Tell You I Love You Today?, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, which was called "a tender... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Enjoying each day
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Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Living my purpose
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Enjoying each day
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. Celebrate each day with a pure heart, love for others, making a choice not to be dejected and sad! knowing the joy of happiness is from God
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. Not being obedience to God purpose for me.
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. Here in the United States.
Q. With whom in history do you most identify?
A. Eleanor Roosevelt ///Dorothy Height
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. Living//Marion Wright Eldeman
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. I can help you.
Q. What do you regret most?
A. Not spending more time with family.
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. A Gospel Singer.
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. Working with Mission/Domestic/International.
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. Perfection
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. Leadership.
Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. ME.
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. Warmth for peoples.
Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. Mary McLeod Bethune///Her Legacy of words I leave you love.I leave you hope.I leave you respect for the use of power.I leave you Faith.Racial dignity.Live harmoniously with your fellow men/women. A responsibility to our young people.
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. Shopping with my granddaughters.
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. Working with unserve communities.
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Faith///honesty///confidence
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. Fruits of desire
Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
A. I Believe I can fly! There is no other like you Jesus.//In his Presence// Come let's Worship him//His Praise is Glorious
On Books and Writing
Q. How did you come to write Baby Blessings?
A. MY love for children, providing leadership which I think is my gift from God