The Ties That Bind – Timeless Values for African American Families de JA Ladner

The Ties That Bind – Timeless Values for African American Families

JA Ladner

"Dr. Joyce A. Ladner brings profound insight to the challenge of raising strong children in ambivalent times, and offers abundant reasons to rejoice in renewing family ties. A treasury of time-tested virtues." -Bookpage

"[A] wonderful guide . . . . Ladner has taken words of wisdom from generations past to help parents, teachers, and clergy with new insight into instilling pride, courage, and self-esteem in African American children." -Booklist

"A book full of lessons on restoring important values to African American families. . . . [Dr. Ladner] weaves together historical and contemporary issues to offer innovative ways to reconnect the black family." -Ebony

"A practical guide for today, and for a better tomorrow. If you care about African American people, then you must read this book." -Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Emory University

"A crucial template for parents, youth workers, educators, and community groups working closely with young people." -Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League

"A masterpiece of scholarship." -Andrew Billingsley, University of South Carolina

"An inspirational and compelling book. Everyone committed to preserving African American values should read it. . . . A must for your home library." -Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School

Citește tot Restrânge

Descriere

Now in paperback, this timeless treasure distills traditional wisdom for a new generation of black families. Joyce Ladner chronicles the roots and relevance of specific, African-American values and offers 100 practical recommendations for renewing their meaning in today's families, communities, and churches.