Download or read book The Rubbing Board written by B. C. Hill and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thou shall also be a crown of Glory in the hand of theLord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. Thou shall no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: But thou shall be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.For as a young man marrieth a virgin,so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.Isaiah 62: 3-5Have your own way Lord, Have your own way. You are the Potter I am the clay. Mold me and make me after your will While I am waiting, yielded and still.

Download or read book The Ag Boys written by Edward F. Roberts and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unforgettable look at an obscure part of the deep south just before the dawning of the Civil Rights movement and the turbulent 1960s would forever change it forever. A unique blend of humor, pathos, and bitter reality throws a harsh and revealing light on this this strange time and the people who were a part of it. Examine a place where the past is never past, and history hangs over the hot dirt roads and swamps like a morning mist. Examine a now forgotten world where men could die over a load of wet cotton, a cock fight, a fence line, a missing hog, or a romantic promise not kept. A place where the past lies like a rattlesnake under a bush waiting to strike. A world where little boys had hookworms and old black men sold Bolita. A world where a dream book could tell the future and a root doctor could cure an illness or fix a romance gone bad. It is a strange and mysterious world, full of fear and superstitions, strange people and strange customs. It is a world where black magic and old time religion go hand in hand. A world of tobacco fields and outhouses, pulpwood and moonshine stills, juke joints and whore houses. In the fall of 1959, a small group of frightened young high school boys gather in the late afternoon twilight to become a part of their local chapter of the Future Farmers of America. However, this was to be much more than a simple initiation. This was to become more than just one more school function. This night would change all their lives as they have to decide what price was too much to pay for being one of The Ag Boys.

Download or read book Moaning Bench written by Sanderia Faye Smith and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Quiet Storm written by Bella and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domestic Violence is one problem; however, it is handled and resolved in many different ways by its many different victims in a manner such that those victims may become survivors. How one victim overcomes may be totally different from how the next victim becomes a survivor. I know this to be true because of my story and my survival of Domestic Violence. This is my story, and this is how it happened for me and as I stated before, it will not be the same for everyone. Each journey is separate and has different routes and measures. I wrote this book to inform others of the cycle of Domestic Violence, and to bring about awareness to those who may be oblivious of this dark place and may have somehow unfortunately found themselves in it. It is extremely regrettable that so many individuals and families experience this tragedy and accept it as normal because they have not properly identified it as Domestic Violence. This book may also inspire others who may have a deep desire to advocate for victims who are living the nightmare of Domestic Violence. My hope is that this book will be a beacon to individuals who may be experiencing situations that are uncomfortable, dangerous, or violent to them or to their children and that they will quickly identify this problem and get assistance in getting out and getting out safely with their lives intact because sadly there are so many who don’t. If you or someone you know are experiencing Domestic Violence, please get help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at: (800) 779-7233 or TTY (800) 787-3224.

Download or read book No Space Hidden written by Grey Gundaker and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Focusing primarily, though not exclusively, on the southeastern United States, the book examines works ranging from James Hampton's well-known Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations Millennium General Assembly (now part of the Smithsonian collection), to several elaborately decorated yards and gardens, to smaller-scale acts of commemoration, protection, and witness. The authors show how the artful arrangement and adornment of everyday objects and plants express both the makers' own experiences and concerns and a number of rich and sustaining cultural traditions. They identify a "lexicon" of material signs that are frequently and consistently used in African American culture and art and then show how such elements have been used in various individual works and what they mean to the practitioners themselves."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Hussy written by C. L. Ellis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lula Mae Carson is the best darn cook and baker in all of Friendly, Louisiana, not to mention being a fine fisherman. There isn't a jar of preserves sold in Friendly that does not come from her, and God comes from heaven to taste her biscuits. There is no doubt she's a woman who has earned the respect and love of her community. With the arrival of Miss Puddin which brings both blessings and curses Lula is the only person qualified to handle this devil's harlot, a professional lady of leisure who is willing to break all of the rules in order to survive. Puddin not only changes the life of the Friendly residents, but also tests Lula Mae's moral character. When Puddin is thrown out of town, Lula Mae invites her to live in her home. As Lula extends her generosity to Puddin, she finds herself being seduced by the money and men of power Puddin entertains. As time passes, not only does this unusual friendship deteriorate, it becomes toxic and eventually deadly. Lula finds herself caught in a maze of deceit and fornication; she is losing herself and she feels she has been charmed by a woman she believes to be the devil's harlot

Download or read book What s in the Water written by Velma Benson Wilson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To most people, one's mother is the first person they ever form a lifelong bond with. She is the source of life and nourishment, love and compassion, and the person who provides the foundation for an individual's worldview and core values. Author and veteran sociologist Velma Benson-Wilson pays tribute to her mother, a remarkable woman born Fannie Bradley, through a book titled, What's In The Water? Imagine a mother of seventeen living children, all single births and the majority born during the tumultuous times of the 1950s and 60s in rural Mississippi. How did she balance and cope with their spiritual, educational, financial and overall upbringing to insure that all became productive members of this society? Fannie Bradley had tenacious faith, resilience, and perseverance in overcoming adversities and pain that would have made most an indignant human being. Fannie's mother was mentally retarded; she had no stable father figure or family, and an elementary education. Although she only lived to be 57 years of age, Fannie's legacy of love and parental principles are indelible in each of her living seventeen offspring. Book Event: I have a book signing scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012 form 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Jackson Madison County Library, Jackson, Tennessee.

Download or read book Praise and Poverty written by Gloria D. Fondren and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by her grandmothers praise, at a young age, Gloria Fondren became exceedingly motivated. Amidst poverty, the path she chose to follow as a child enabled her to face obstacles, challenges, and various life trials with confidence. Gloria Fondrens optimistic attitude was conveyed in persistence and endurance which ultimately gave her hope and courage to overcome. This book tells the story of Gloria Fondrens childhood. Embedded in deep rooted emotions are humor, joy, sadness, and pain as vividly described in each chapter of this book. Candidly written, Gloria Fondrens childhood is inspiring, insightful, and heartwarming. This exciting new book: . Shows the powerful impact ones upbringing can have on the ability either to persevere and overcome trials and obstacles with victory or give up with defeat . Examines the mindset of readers invoking deep thoughts on what a person may be holding on to as opposed to letting go of in regards to childhood experiences . Challenges parents, grandparents, and caregivers, as role models, to earnestly consider how they would like to be remembered based on the impact they have had on their childrens lives . Provides noteworthy insight into principles, morals, responsibility, and work ethics developed as a result of praise . Offers hope, motivation, courage, and a sense of self-belief for young readers, thereby, developing the attitude that, if I believe and put my mind to it, I can do it

Download or read book The Nation written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My Substitute written by Angel-Heart Garrison and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no available information at this time.

Download or read book One Of A Kind written by Nicikia and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A love story spanning thirty years. A woman dedicated to her faith. A forbidden love with an uncertain destiny. Meeting as teenagers, Nicikia and C.J. had an instant connection. A precious and monumental friendship was established in the school hallways when the teenagers needed each other the most. Though their chemistry was undeniable, they went their separate ways, experiencing love and relationships with other people. But there was something that drew Nicikia and C.J. back together time and again. The road to one another was rocky and difficult to navigate. Nicikia had to wrestle with what God was guiding her to do against outside influences, which made her question her faith. She chose to believe in herself and trust that the messages from God were leading her in the right direction. One of a Kind is a memoir written with honesty and candor as the reader follows the ups and downs in this tumultuous relationship. It is also a story about faith and one woman’s quest to become the best version of herself.

Download or read book Five Carat Soul written by James McBride and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2017 “A pinball machine zinging with sharp dialogue, breathtaking plot twists and naughty humor... McBride at his brave and joyous best.” —New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Lord Bird, winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Fiction, Deacon King Kong, and Kill 'Em and Leave, a James Brown biography. The stories in Five-Carat Soul—none of them ever published before—spring from the place where identity, humanity, and history converge. They’re funny and poignant, insightful and unpredictable, imaginative and authentic—all told with McBride’s unrivaled storytelling skill and meticulous eye for character and detail. McBride explores the ways we learn from the world and the people around us. An antiques dealer discovers that a legendary toy commissioned by Civil War General Robert E. Lee now sits in the home of a black minister in Queens. Five strangers find themselves thrown together and face unexpected judgment. An American president draws inspiration from a conversation he overhears in a stable. And members of The Five-Carat Soul Bottom Bone Band recount stories from their own messy and hilarious lives. As McBride did in his National Book award-winning The Good Lord Bird and his bestselling The Color of Water, he writes with humor and insight about how we struggle to understand who we are in a world we don’t fully comprehend. The result is a surprising, perceptive, and evocative collection of stories that is also a moving exploration of our human condition.

Download or read book Overcoming Obstacles in the South written by and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dare to Dream written by Jeffrey Hunter and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dare to Dream: Sermons for African American Self-Esteem is a collection of thirty-five sermons with a message of liberation, hope, and high self-esteem.

Download or read book Silver Rights written by Constance Curry and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 1995-01-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN GIVE OUR CHILDREN IS AN EDUCATION.” —Mae Bertha Carter In 1965, the Carters, an African American sharecropping family with thirteen children, took public officials at their word when they were offered “Freedom of Choice” to send their children to any school they wished, and so began their unforeseen struggle to desegregate the schools of Sunflower County, Mississippi. In this true account from the front lines of the civil rights movement, four generations of the Carter family speak to author and civil rights activist Constance Curry, who lived this story alongside the family—a story of clear-eyed determination, extraordinary grit, and sweet triumph. “Dignity . . . is a quality displayed in abundance by the heroes of this tale . . . Mae Bertha cut a path for her children. Now it is their turn, and their children's turn.” —The New York Times “Alternately inspiring and mortifying, frightening and enraging . . . Silver Rights is a sure-to-be-classic account of 1960s desegregation.” —Los Angeles Times “A ‘case study’ of moral leadership . . . [An] instructive, even revelatory book.” —Robert Coles, author of Children of Crisis “The book has an immediacy, intimacy and emotional truth that history rarely reveals. It also unfolds with a simplicity of words and facts that make the Carters' courage, faith and love a reality any reader can share.” —Smithsonian “A solid contribution to the literature of recent American political history.” —Kirkus Reviews “Silver Rights is pure gold . . . Connie Curry shines a light on the civil rights movement’s unknown makers . . . A must-read.” —Julian Bond A LITERARY GUILD SELECTION

Download or read book ROSES FOR ROSIE written by Dr. Earnestine Jackson-Pullen and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview coming soon