Download or read book Every Shut Eye Ain t Sleep written by Lisa Walker and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doll was a high-heel wearing, sophisticated, comilla of a woman who moved next door to the Kirby's. Without a thought, Louise fell for Doll's glitz and city ways. Unbeknowned to Louise, what she was falling for was a man's best friend.
Download or read book Every Closed Eye Ain t Sleep written by MaRita Teague and published by Urban Christian. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having lost her one true love, the mature but stunning Isabella marries the starchy but well-respected pediatrician Langley Morrison, hoping he will care for her and her young daughter, Desiree. For years, things look perfect from the outside for the Morrison women, but cracks in the surface appear when Desiree, now a thirty-something, single but sassy professional, holds secrets that affect her relationships with her parents and with men. Armed with the dismal marriage prospect statistics for African American women, Desiree decides that she needs to help God out by embarking upon a dangerous online dating escapade. Isabella wonders if her faith can withstand her own broken marriage, revelations from her daughter, and a devastating diagnosis. Desiree questions if God really will give her the desires of her heart. Through it all, the mother and daughter journey to find the strength to push beyond the pain of the past, into an uncertain future with an all-knowing God.
Download or read book A Son s Return written by Sterling A. Brown and published by UPNE. This book was released on 1996 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays on African-American politics, literature and music by Sterling A. Brown (1901-1989), which point out the biases against black Americans in white cultural expression and argue for a recognition of the cultural contributions of African Americans.
Download or read book African American Proverbs in Context written by Anand Prahlad and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking study of proverbs in African-American speech from slave times to the present.
Download or read book Back 2 1 I Invite You into My Serenity written by Deborah Chenault Green and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of forty-eight, I thought my dreams were over. Depressed, physically ill and emotionally bruised, I had all but given up. I had no hope and felt destined to a life of misery and gloom. Then something happened, I began to hear a voice speak to me. Was I crazy? God doesn't speak to "ordinary" people, does he? Well, he was speaking to me. At first I didn't know what to think, what to do, but then He told me to look back over my life and tell Him what I saw. What I saw was not what I expected; what I saw was evidence of God's goodness throughout my life. That's when I began to thank and praise Him. From that day my life changed drastically, on every level, in every aspect. I began to look at life in a new way, a more positive way. The more positive I began to think, the more positive things started to occur in my life. Those conversations with God led to the writing of this book.
Download or read book Every Shut Eye Ain t Asleep written by Michael S. Harper and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 1994-02-08 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Shut Eye Ain't Asleep is a rich collection of the work of post-World War II African-American poets. It brings together the voices of the most important African-American poets of our time, beginning with the highly influential Robert Hayden and Gwendolyn Brooks, and covers an astonishing range of styles and techniques. This extraordinary body of poetry is the flowering of an artistic tradition established earlier in this century by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Countee Cullen, and Langston Hughes. The newer work comprises many different visions, ranging from the chiseled and layered modernism of Jay Wright to the plainspoken ferocity of Sonia Sanchez, from the dazzling witticisms of Ishmael Reed to the plangent lyricism of Rita Dove. Edited by the distinguished poet Michael Harper and his star student and colleague Anthony Walton, this notable collection of work will be the standard anthology in the field for years to come.
Download or read book Annie Ruth s Truths written by David Sharp and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annie Ruth’s Truths is a collection of the “wisdom, warnings, and wake-up calls” of Annie Ruth Sharp, collected and written by her son, David Preston Sharp. Annie Ruth, having been raised by parents who sharecropped and lived on the same land in Mississippi where earlier relatives were slaves, took in the culture and communication style she heard around her – a style that was humorous and instructive, pointed and playful, serious and serendipitous. She then married it to her own precocious personality. Rarely do we see in print the wisdom and wit of Christian African-American female elders. These expressions are a creative response to the soul challenges of rural country life lived in the American Deep South. Annie Ruth, now in her mid 80s, still amuses and guides anyone within earshot with her quick-witted takes on daily living. But her words are not meant just for entertainment. They are meant to inspire, and to wake people up to themselves so that they can be better people. No one is above her guidance. As the wife of a Presbyterian pastor in Atlanta, Georgia, Annie Ruth found herself in settings ranging from high-powered politics and the wealthy to the marginalized and homeless. She speaks her truth to her family and friends, to those lacking ambition and to those with perhaps too much. Even today, no matter where she goes, Annie Ruth’s “truths” are always at the ready – even if the targets of her zingers are not.
Download or read book It Ain t over First Round written by BJ and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It Aint Over First Round This hood-licious story and characters are used as metaphors to show how God fulfills his will and promises through people. The cries of the Ghetto have been heard however God reigns on the just as well as the unjust. But his message of love is that he will turn your darkest hour into sunshine when you believe and depend on him. The time period is set in the late 80s early 90s when crack reached its true peek and our souls had been lost to material gain. These friends will give you the Ghetto tour guide that proves the Holy Scripture We dont fight against flesh and blood but principalities and spirits I high places. Let me hear your war cry people because Dream sets it off. Little children afraid of the dark and sick and tired of the Boogie Man stealing their innocence and dreams will gain hope from Dreams story and learn that god has already conquered every boogieman in your life no matter how big or how small. Lil Zap, Bliz, Rome, Reif and Bookill grow up believing that life is what you make it but later learn that the symphony of storms encountered have been orchestrated and conducted by Gods hand before the foundations of this world. It Aint over First Round is filled with excitement, laughter, love, murder, betrayal and mayhem all the things that make a riveting debut novel. Endurance is the test and faith is the promise of light.
Download or read book Different Cradles Same Seed written by Ruby Alexander and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I came from a long line of ""marryiers."" My grandfather had four wives. Three died and he died on the fourth one. My Dad had four wives. I had three step-mothers and a mother living at the same time .There were 20 siblings. At ten I joined a church which was anti-divorce, so I caught the fever. I was determined I would not put my children through all of the explanations of blended, blended, blended families. ""My sister's grandmother etc. So I didn't go into marriage looking out. We had to learn to work it out. All of my kids were going to be by the same daddy. No, lengthy diagrams. So we had our children and our grandchildren. Some of our children reached back and used the values of their forefathers, had nerve enough to tell me that those were my values not theirs. Getting to know and have a relationship with my grandchildren was an obsession of mine. i would agonize every time I would ""lose"" one. I was busy during my young life, going to prisons, teaching, school, counseling"" so I am /was not a babysitter, Parents and children were welcomed at the home together. I had two teenage granddaughters stay with me, one for two school years, and one for about four months.They were sixteen or more so it wasn't babysitting. I love my children and my grandchildren occupies a special place in my heart. I can't believe I have been multiplied many times over. I was the conduit from God to earth and even though the Grands were raised in different cradles-they came from the same seed.
Download or read book Don t Start Me To Talking written by John O'Neal and published by Theatre Communications Group. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nearly five decades of on-the-job training have equipped O'Neal with the skills and charm of a master storyteller."—The Drama Review "A dramatic tale spinner with a canny sense of humor and a winning, engaging stage presence. . . . O'Neal's shows mix folksiness, a sophisticated sense of theatricality and astute observation that are a pleasure to watch."—The Philadelphia Inquirer Artist and activist John M. O'Neal is best known for his Junebug Jabbo Jones cycle of plays, a remarkable collection of tales and anecdotes drawn from African American oral literature, which he has performed all over the globe. Four of these plays are included in this volume, along with four of O'Neal's other works: large-scale ensemble productions, first performed by his ensemble company Junebug Productions, as well as in collaboration with A Travelling Jewish Theater (San Francisco, California), Roadside Theater (Kentucky), and Pregones Theater (Bronx, New York). John M. O'Neal co-founded the Free Southern Theater in 1963 as a cultural arm of the southern Civil Rights movement, as well as Junebug Productions, a professional African American arts organization in New Orleans. For FST, O'Neal worked as a field director for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and worked as national field program director with the Committee for Racial Justice. He has written eighteen plays, a musical comedy, poetry, and several essays, and has performed throughout the United States, Canada, France, and Scandinavia. He is the recipient of the Award of Merit from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, the United States Artists Award, and a Ford Foundation Award.
Download or read book Popular Proverbs From Around the World with Meaning written by Amrahs Hseham and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2024-02-15 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating journey through the wisdom of the ages with "Popular Proverbs from Around the World with Meaning." • This enlightening collection brings together a treasure trove of timeless proverbs from diverse cultures, offering profound insights into the human experience. Dive into the rich world of global wisdom as you explore proverbs from countries spanning Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. • Each proverb is like a small window into the culture and values of its origin, offering a glimpse into the collective wisdom of generations past. • Discover the universal truths encapsulated in these succinct sayings, from the importance of hard work and perseverance to the value of community and compassion. • Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or simply a deeper understanding of the world around you, these proverbs are sure to resonate. From the Albanian proverb urging us to take the stairs to success like the eagle, to the Vietnamese wisdom highlighting the value of travel and learning, each proverb is accompanied by its meaning, enriching your understanding of its cultural context. "Popular Proverbs from Around the World with Meaning" is not just a book; it's a journey of discovery, a celebration of cultural diversity, and a testament to the enduring power of human wisdom. So, open its pages and let the wisdom of the world guide you on your own journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 1454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wise And Funny Sayings Of The Elders written by Paula Wyatt Blair and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paula is retired from the Federal Government. She has served in the military as an officer and most recently worked for several governmental contract companies for over five years. Paula continues to keep busy as an accomplished impressionistic artist who has shown her paintings at The Lynchburg Fine Arts Center, Lynchburg, Virginia, as well as in Fairfax, Virginia, and other locations. She is a past officer and member of Toastmasters Gladiators Club and enjoys public speaking. She is a trained landscaper and avid gardener when she is not writing. She loves horses and riding as well as dogs. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts in United States History and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia. Years after completing studies at Hampton, she established the SARAH WILLIAMS BLAIR SCHOLARSHIP FUND in memory of her late mother to assist future teachers in the Department of Education at Hampton University. During 9-11, she served as a Loaned Executive for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) representing the Army. Under her leadership seven CFC Campaign Chairpersons, who represented seven Army agencies, raised $1.8 million dollars. Paula has traveled throughout the United States, Europe and the Far East. She loved Spain and Rome the best. This is the first of many books that she will write. Her love of people inspired her to write the articles, “Violence in the Work Place”, and “A Kinder, Gentler Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC)” during her years as a civil servant. She also gave a government contracting company its newsletter name, “HORIZON” while employed with the company. She also wrote an article for publication entitled; “Chevrolet: A Family Tradition” for a local automobile dealership’s newsletter.
Download or read book Woman Thou Art Loosed The Novel written by T. D. Jakes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-09-07 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling author and beloved preacher Bishop T. D. Jakes comes an inspirational novel of recovery and Christian faith. Her name is Michelle. As a child she called her grandma “mama,” her mother by her first name, and her mother’s boyfriends “Uncle.” She grew up fast with too many men, too many strangers, and too many betrayals. Lost and sentenced to a private hell of abuse, addiction, poverty, and crime, Michelle has now been given a second chance to reclaim her life. But first she has to believe in the possible. She has to believe in herself. What it takes to free her is the one thing Michelle thought she’d never have. It’s called faith.
Download or read book Ebony written by and published by . This book was released on 1973-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
Download or read book Joy Unspeakable written by Barbara A. Holmes and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joy Unspeakable focuses on the aspects of the Black church that point beyond particular congregational gatherings toward a mystical and communal spirituality not within the exclusive domain of any denomination. This mystical aspect of the black church is deeply implicated in the well-being of African American people but is not the focus of their intentional reflection. Moreover, its traditions are deeply ensconced within the historical memory of the wider society and can be found in Coltrane's riffs, Malcolm's exhortations, the social activism of the Black Lives Matter Movement and the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama. The research in this book-through oral histories, church records, and written accounts--details not only ways in which contemplative experience is built into African American collective worship but also the legacy of African monasticism, a history of spiritual exemplars, and unique meditative worship practices. A groundbreaking work in its original edition, Joy Unspeakable now appears in a new, revised edition to address the effects of this contemplative tradition on activism and politics and to speak to a new generation of readers and scholars.
Download or read book Last Rose of Summer Yazdan Kalan Son G l ngilizce written by Muhyiddin Shakoor and published by Timaş Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Last Rose of Summer is everyone's story. A story that embraces anyone who ever lived in a neighborhood, or feared a bully or ever wanted to love. It is a story about the extraordinary richness of ordinary-seeming people. On a journey to adulthood Carlos Jackson starts learning the art of living after he suddenly becomes smitten by Kamara, a young girl who visits her aunt next door. At a picnic, she places a single rose petal into Carlos’ hand and from this day on, roses follow Carlos through life until the last rose comes. Yet his enthrallment leads him into conflict with Blue Joe Davis, the neighborhood bully. And when he is left heartbroken by Kamara’s unexpected departure, Uncle Dan, an enigmatic old man from across the hall, comes to Carlos’ rescue. Unbeknownst to the neighborhood, Uncle Dan is the grandson of a Yoruba warrior and a master of Capoeira. Becoming the old man’s apprentice Carlos learns Capo-Kung, a martial arts hybrid reflecting art, beauty, harmony, patience, and integrity. Years later, Carlos and Kamara are reunited but Blue Joe also re-emerges bringing a new level of conflict. Set largely in the historic 1960’s, the story moves with Carlos through the urban streets of Cleveland and the lives of its colorful neighborhood folks, to war-torn rice fields of Vietnam and even further to far flung regions of Timbuktu. Sometimes you’ll be Carlos, sometimes, Kamara, and even Blue Joe perhaps. The story will surprise you. Its host of characters will delight you. It will sneak into your mind and heart. It will make you laugh and weep. Soulfully told with spectacular clarity, Last Rose of Summer flows like music you love. American writer Muhyiddin Shakoor, in his fresh and electrically exciting novel, is inviting us to row our boats gently down the stream and see that life truly is a dream.
