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Eric B. Willis

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Detroit, The United States

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http://www.panoplyhouseofpublishing.com

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Non Fiction and Literature, Genealogy and History, Biographies and Memoirs

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Eric B. Willis is a genealogist, historian, and publisher. He is the author of two books, including The Willis Handbook: An Intersection of Genealogy, Memoirs and History of a Black American Family 1835-2003 and A Black Man’s Existence as a White Jew. His work exists in noted collections, including the Library of Congress, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Store, Library of Michigan, Harvard University and Stanford University. Writer’s Digest cited The Willis Handbook as “a unique and important project, impeccably produced and fascinating.”

The Detroit native lives in Michigan with his family and their back rub-loving pyredoodle.

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Eric B. Willis One early Spring day in 2000, I went to visit a local book store. After browsing for about an hour, I saw and purchased a book about the beginner's gu…moreOne early Spring day in 2000, I went to visit a local book store. After browsing for about an hour, I saw and purchased a book about the beginner's guide to tracing your family history. Afterward, I became passionate about the hobby and uncovered so much genealogical information that I had to share the results.(less)

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Eric B. Willis I don't believe in writer's block. I may have to temporarily refresh or renew my mind by taking a walk, performing additional research about the book'…moreI don't believe in writer's block. I may have to temporarily refresh or renew my mind by taking a walk, performing additional research about the book's subject matter or I've nothing left to say (or write).(less)

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	A Black Man's Existence as a White Jew: An Unexpected Journey Through Race, Racism, Politics, Jazz Musicians, Judaism, and Detroit Mobsters liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Willis Handbook: An Intersection of Genealogy, Memoirs and History of A Black American Family - 1835-2003 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars