Winfield Murray
Paddock
This book is about the resiliency of young horse named Paddock. Paddock is determined to fit in with the other neighborhood horses, but ultimately, he finds himself and serves as a source for inspiration for the community. Paddock’s resiliency is what allows him to conquer each and every day.
New Author
Winfield Murray
Winfield Ward Murray is a practicing attorney in Atlanta. He earned his BA in English Literature from Morehouse College, his JD from Howard University School of Law and his Master’s of Law from The George Washington University School of Law. For the last decade Mr. Murray has been focused on education. He is currently a professor at Morehouse College where he teaches Constitutional Law, Moot Court, and Race & Law. As an educator, it is his goal to increase diversity in the legal profession. During the 2015-2016 academic year, Mr. Murray led the Morehouse Moot Court Team to become the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s national championship team. The victory was historic on multiple levels as this was the first time that this honor had ever been achieved by a historically black college or university at the undergraduate level. The team was also the first African-American team to win the national championship. The Morehouse Moot Court team retains the distinct honor of being one of the top teams in the country.
Testimonials
Nzinga Shaw
President of TurnkeyZRG – Sports & Entertainment
Paddock is a deeply inspirational story that brilliantly acknowledges our different experiences, unique attributes, and universal needs. Belonging is defined as true acceptance without having to conform, and it is always in the eye of the beholder. This story provides enlightening lessons of inclusion, diversity, belonging and love, and will have you and your children hanging on to every word.”
Emerson Edwards
Granddaughter of Attorney Johnnie Cochran, 8th Grader, & Avid Reader & Book Lover
“Paddock” was an absolute delight to read! It’s a powerful story of self-acceptance, friendship, courage and learning to love ourselves just as we are–just as GOD made us. What I loved most about the story was the line “Friends come in all shapes, sizes and colors.” Diversity is to be celebrated and what the world needs these days is for all of us to look beyond our differences and recognize what we have in common: our love of togetherness, our desire to serve humanity and the freedom to just be ourselves. This book highlights all the valuable life lessons we all need to thrive in this unpredictable world. Children and adults alike will love Paddock as a pony who wants to enlarge his world while defining himself in that world–all with the powerful love of Mama behind him. Please add this to your collection NOW. It’s a perfect addition to the personal library of the children in your life.”
Ilham Askia
Executive Director of Gideon’s Promise & Educator
A delightful story that emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself regardless of the obstacles put in front of you. Paddock helps young readers understand that being different, in a world that pushes everyone to be the same, is okay. Everyone has something that makes them special. You might not see it now, but one day that light will shine when you need it most.