About The Book
About the Book
RIGHT Before My EYES The Everett Family Legacy
“Right Before My Eyes: The Everett Family Legacy” is a heartfelt and powerful family memoir written by Betty Everett Rainge. In these pages, Betty shares the true story of her parents, Sam and Mary Everett, and their remarkable journey raising sixteen children in rural Georgia during some of the most challenging times in American history.
The book brings readers into the Everett family’s world, which is told with warmth and honesty, one built on faith, hard work, and deep love. Betty guides you through life on the farm, the daily routines that shaped her childhood, and the sacrifices her parents made to protect and provide for their large family. She also shines a light on each of her siblings, sharing personal stories that honor their personalities, struggles, achievements, and the impact they left behind.
This memoir is not just about the past. It is about legacy, how values are passed down, how resilience is formed, and how one family’s story can inspire generations to come. Through simple, vivid storytelling, the book reminds us that even in difficult times, strength can be found in unity and hope can rise through faith.
This read is a touching tribute to the Everett family and a celebration of the lives that shaped the woman Betty became. Whether you are drawn to history, family stories, or personal journeys of courage, this book offers a meaningful and uplifting reading experience.
Why Read It?
RIGHT Before My EYES The Everett Family Legacy
There are moments in our history when the rights we should have had from the start were pushed aside, leaving families like ours to face life with courage they never should’ve had to summon. “Right Before My Eyes: The Everett Family Legacy” sheds light on those quiet, everyday struggles, the ones that didn’t make headlines but shaped who we are. It invites you to pause and wonder what it felt like to work hard, dream big, and still be told “not yet,” simply because of the color of your skin. Yet within those unfair boundaries, something powerful grew: determination, dignity, and a hope that refused to disappear. As you read, you can’t help but feel the weight of what was taken and the strength of those who kept moving forward anyway, daring you to ask yourself what you would’ve done in their place.