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Where Would I Be?, the life and times of Irene Clark Ward, is the true story
of Irene Clark, a black woman born in early 1900's Georgia. It is an
adaptation of the journal she kept until she was 88 and could no longer write
and the personal conversations about her past that she shared with  the
author, Peggie Ward Koon, her youngest daughter.  Where Would I Be? is
the heart wrenching, laughter-filled tale of Irene Clark Ward, her rich black
heritage, personal experiences, and the strong but loving hand that she had
in the lives of her 10 remarkable children!         

Book Description

If you are looking for an inspiring, true story of how a young black woman born in early 1900’s
Georgia managed to nurture and encourage her 10 children onward and upward to success, then
look no more! Through her youngest daughter, Peggie, Irene Clark Ward shares her 12 Secrets to
Successful Parenting, among other family secrets in a remarkable story of perseverance, pride, and
faith.