"Black Boss: The Story of John McCown and Hancock County" is a compelling narrative that delves into the life and career of John McCown, a prominent black civil rights worker. The book details McCown's rise to political power in Hancock County, Georgia, and his subsequent downfall due to various charges of defrauding the government. It is a tale that John Rozier describes as illustrating "the good and evil that dwell in us all." The narrative is enriched by John Rozier's personal connection to Hancock County and his extensive research, which provides a comprehensive account of McCown's impact on the community and the broader political landscape.

A little bit of background history.  An older man called me one day and asked if I would come and look at his collection of books.  It was a distance from where I live and so I declined.  He called me a couple more times and I finally said I would just because he seemed so very kind.  When we got to his apartment which was 38 steps up he let us know how much he loved his books.  He was ill and partially blind.  He could read his books anymore and the doctor told him he had to move out of his apartment.  He wanted us to take all the books with us which we weren't prepared for at that point, so, we came back.  He was the kindest man, although he couldn't read anymore, we would tell him the titles of the books we were boxing and some he still wanted to keep.  He was very very intelligent and very well read.  He also had many artifacts from native American digs he went on, he just had so much that was so interesting.  We cleaned his apartment boxing everything for his move, cleaned up his kitchen.  It was so sad because as we packed his books he told us he had not ever gotten married, had no children and no-one to pass items down to.  So, he gave us historical items and said to remember him.  We had to go up and down those stairs with boxes and boxes of books to donate, to sell, to read.  This is one of them.  We moved him into an assisted living apartment and shortly thereafter he passed away.  So, I keep the treasures he gave to me and I will always remember his kindness.