In "Overcoming the Odds," readers will get a cherished glimpse into the remarkable life of Kalister Green-Byrd. The story recounts Kalister's achievements of great successes following a childhood in Decatur, Alabama. Many can learn lessons from Kalister's life, in which her greatest asset and constant assurance has always been her faith in God.

Kalister Green-Byrd is a renowned member of her local community, having overcome the difficulties of growing up in the segregated South to become a respected educator, professional, and community leader in her adopted hometown of Haverhill, Massachusetts.