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By Becky Nichols

The Selma Times-Journal

Jerry Lathan, founder and owner of The Lathan Company, will be the guest speaker at the April 24 Lunch a the Library program.

His business is a historic restoration company focusing on landmark buildings, monuments, churches and civil rights institutions.

Some of his projects include the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industry Building and the Netherlands Carillon Monument at Arlington Cemetery in DC, Selma’s Brown Chapel Church (home of the Civil Rights march), several HBCU colleges and most of the buildings in Jackson Square in New Orleans.

In 2010, Lathan led the UNESCO Haiti Earthquake Architectural Team to evaluate the damage to the Presidential Palace.

He has received the Louisiana Society Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation and has received a number of awards from the American Institute of Architects. With his expertise in building and reconstruction, Jerry has renovated and re-purposed buildings in many locations.

He is a graduate of The University of South Alabama; he was named a USA Mitchell Business College Fellow Top 50 Alumni and is a member of the President’s Cabinet.

“You Will Be Peter” draws on intense research to weave Simon Peter’s story into one seamless tapestry. Readers get a front-row seat to Simon’s three-year walk with Jesus and the disciples and witnesses first- hand miracles and experiences.

With storytelling artistry that transports readers to the first-century world, with the sights, sounds, and smells of that time, “You Will Be Peter” shares an age-old story told from a new set of eyes: it’s possible for one ordinary person, however unlikely, to change the world forever.

Plan to join us on Thursday, April 24 for our Lunch at the Library event celebrating this book and Mr. Lathan’s accomplishment.

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the library or emailing dana@selmalibrary.org.