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Edward and Barbara Blackmon Become #1 International Bestselling Authors with Two Minds, One Rhythm, Reaching #1 on Amazon in the United States and Australia
The former Mississippi legislators and civil rights advocates achieve #1 Amazon Bestseller status in two countries and six #1 Hot New Release rankings across four countries, joining bestseller lists alongside Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and other prominent authors.
CANTON, MS – October 10, 2026 – Edward Blackmon, Jr. and Barbara Blackmon have officially joined the ranks of #1 international bestselling authors with their new book, Two Minds, One Rhythm: A Story for a Fractured Nation, Healing America’s Divide Through the Redemptive Power of Shared Purpose, published by Elite Online Publishing.
The book has achieved #1 Amazon Bestseller status in both the United States and Australia, along with six #1 Hot New Release rankings across four countries: the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
In Australia, Two Minds, One Rhythm reached #1 in Discrimination & Racism Studies, #4 in Black & African American Biographies, and #6 in U.S. Government. These achievements placed the Blackmons’ book alongside internationally recognized bestselling authors, including Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Viola Davis. In the Black & African American Biographies category, their book ranked alongside Michelle Obama’s Becoming, Barack Obama’s A Promised Land, and Viola Davis’s Finding Me.
The book’s international success reflects the relevance of its message at a time when political and social divisions continue to challenge communities around the world.
Edward and Barbara Blackmon bring a combined lifetime of experience in law, politics, civil rights, and public service to their book. Both former members of the Mississippi Legislature, the couple has spent decades challenging barriers, advocating for equal representation, and working to create lasting change in their communities.
Their book draws upon those experiences to explore one of America’s most pressing questions: How can a deeply divided nation find its way back to shared purpose?
AMAZON BESTSELLER ACHIEVEMENTS
Elite Online Publishing published and promoted Two Minds, One Rhythm, achieving #1 International Bestseller recognition with rankings in the United States and Australia.
United States (US) – Amazon Bestseller Rankings
#1 Bestseller – State & Local Government
#3 Bestseller – Black & African American Biographies & Memoirs
#4 Bestseller – Discrimination & Racism Studies
#6 Bestseller – Cultural & Regional Biographies
Australia (AU) – Amazon Bestseller Rankings
#1 Bestseller – Discrimination & Racism Studies
#4 Bestseller – Black & African American Biographies
#6 Bestseller – U.S. Government
These rankings represent documented achievements during and following the book’s promotional campaign.
INTERNATIONAL HOT NEW RELEASE ACHIEVEMENTS
In addition to becoming a #1 International Bestseller, Two Minds, One Rhythm achieved six #1 Hot New Release rankings across four countries.
United States (US) – 3 #1 Hot New Releases
#1 Hot New Release – State & Local Government
#1 Hot New Release – Discrimination & Racism Studies
#1 Hot New Release – Black & African American Biographies & Memoirs
United Kingdom (UK) – 1 #1 Hot New Release
#1 Hot New Release – Discrimination & Racism
Canada (CA) – 1 #1 Hot New Release
#1 Hot New Release – Discrimination & Racism, within Black & African American History
Australia (AU) – 1 #1 Hot New Release
#1 Hot New Release – Discrimination & Racism Studies
These accomplishments demonstrate the international reach of the Blackmons’ story and the interest in their perspective on America’s political and social divisions.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Two Minds, One Rhythm: A Story for a Fractured Nation, Healing America’s Divide Through the Redemptive Power of Shared Purpose
The day after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, a New York Times reporter called Edward Blackmon, Jr. with one question: What should the rest of America expect?
That question became the starting point for Two Minds, One Rhythm, a powerful exploration of America’s divisions and the lessons history can teach us about finding common ground.
Edward and Barbara Blackmon have spent their lives navigating some of the most consequential social and political changes in Mississippi and across the nation. From experiencing segregation firsthand to fighting for voting rights, challenging discriminatory systems, and serving in the Mississippi Legislature, their experiences offer a unique perspective on the challenges facing America today.
But Two Minds, One Rhythm is more than a memoir of political and legal achievements. It is a story of two individuals who have built a marriage, raised a family, practiced law, and served their communities while learning to work together toward a greater purpose.
Through their distinct yet complementary perspectives, the Blackmons explore how courage, perseverance, understanding, and collaboration can overcome even deeply rooted divisions.
At a time when Americans increasingly struggle to find common ground, the authors offer a message rooted in lived experience: meaningful progress is possible when people choose shared purpose over division.
The book challenges readers to look beyond political differences and consider what becomes possible when individuals and communities work together for the common good.
Get your copy of Two Minds, One Rhythm today.
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