A Closer Look at the Authors; Clinton diarist brings `Hope' to readers

It's been a long way from the Cotton Field to the White House, but Janis Kearney, writer and lecturer has accomplished the mission and is no wise thinking about resting on her laurels. Kearney, a former publisher of the Arkansas State Press newspaper has had a charmed life, but not without the occasional bump in the road.

Born and raised in Gould, Ark., Kearney, the daughter of sharecroppers and one of 18 children, did not have it easy growing up. But, today, Kearney credits her family for her life's achievements. Her latest work, Cotton Field of Dreams, a memoir, details her family's struggle, strong work ethic and commitment to seeing all but one child through college.

"My …