Vaughn L. Grisham Jr Boeken

George His Life, Lessons, and Legacy is a story of one man’s determination to make his home a better place. The story of George McLean may be seen not only in the success of Tupelo itself, but in the ways that the Tupelo story has inspired communities across the nation and around the world. McLean’s legacy has become a beacon of inspiration for leaders and communities everywhere. It owes this extraordinary reach to the unique storytelling gifts of Vaughn Grisham, who has made it his life’s mission to share the Tupelo story. McLean’s vision and Grisham’s insights are captured here for generations to come.

This book tells the remarkable story of Tupelo, Mississippi's emergence as a national model for homegrown community development. Tupelo is located in Lee County, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the Union. Today, both city and county are thriving. The author uses this case study to demonstrate that community development is often a vital component of economic development.