Betty Tucker
Author, Educator, Inspirational Speaker
I’m Betty Tucker — author, educator, and speaker. From the bean fields of Belle Glade, Florida, to classrooms and stages across the country, I’ve spent my life telling stories that matter.
Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind
This deeply moving memoir traces Betty Tucker’s life from the bean fields of Belle Glade, Florida, to becoming a respected educator and advocate. As a child migrant worker, teen mother, and adoptee, Betty faced barriers that could have broken her—but she chose to rise. Told with honesty, grace, and resilience, Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind is a story of survival, literacy, healing, and the unstoppable strength of the human spirit.
Memoir: 160 pages. Narrative nonfiction. Education, Women’s Empowerment, and Healing
Endorsement:
“Betty’s story is unforgettable.” — Alice Walker
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¨I’m very happy about her book because this is exactly what we want… people who felt they do not have a voice that nobody wants to listen to that voice, we want them to be speaking, they are fundamental for any transformation in this country and in the world¨
—Alice Walker
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Step inside the joy, connection, and shared stories that happen when Betty meets her readers in person. From heartfelt conversations to the warm exchange of autographs, every smile in these photos tells its own story. Each signing is more than a handshake—it’s a celebration of resilience, hope, and the power of being heard.
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