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These are the exciting memoirs of an articulate black lady, who survived the destitution of her childhood by scavenging in the Mobile , Alabama , city dump. She lived in the segregated South during the era of Civil Rights demonstrations. As a mother of six, she overcame the shock of discovering she was one of several wives with whom her itinerant preacher husband claimed conjugal privileges. She became an artist’s model in Boston, where she experienced racist terror and love of a white man. This is a beautiful, upbeat book of love, happiness and the survival of the spirit.
Yashi Brown is a poetess and singer/songwriter born into the Jackson family legacy. In BLACK DAISY IN A WHITE LIMOUSINE: 77 Poems, Yashi shares with us, through poetry, her pain and her angst, her tears, her fears, her family pride, some intimate moments, her musicality, and some laughter. Yashi shows a fresh and vibrant side of what it means to also be a Jackson in the new millennium ...full of life!
If an idealist scientist who works with great passion causes bad things, thinking that he is working in an ordinary place, does the fact that he did this unknowingly save him from being a bad person? What would be the right thing to think if he did this not knowingly or unknowingly like Oppenheimer? You will read about our hero, who woke up one morning with pain in his arm, and his struggle to escape from a situation no scientist wants to be in. This story will not only tell about a scientist, you will always question what the companies you shop with are really doing. Maybe you will think twice before buying some things... Despite its short story, Black Daisy is a deep story with its intense narration, have a good read...
These are the exciting memoirs of an articulate black lady, who survived the destitution of her childhood by scavenging in the Mobile , Alabama , city dump. She lived in the segregated South during the era of Civil Rights demonstrations. As a mother of six, she overcame the shock of discovering she was one of several wives with whom her itinerant preacher husband claimed conjugal privileges. She became an artist's model in Boston, where she experienced racist terror and love of a white man. This is a beautiful, upbeat book of love, happiness and the survival of the spirit.
Black Daisy Name Notebook Journal College-ruled
◆Ruled notebook with 160 pages to fill. ◆Handy 6x9 size for ease of use and portability. ◆Perfect for taking notes, plotting out documents and stories.
Sew fifteen inspired designs with strong lines and quilted curves! Laced with retro-inspired circles and bold stripes, these modern quilts leave an unforgettable impression. Piecing circles, half circles, and quarter circles is easier than you think, and the authors will teach you to add movement and depth two ways—through easy strip sets or stripe-printed fabric. These aren’t your typical Drunkard’s Path quilts, but distinctive quilts for adventurous quilters! With block-based patterns, some improvisational piecing, and designs ranging from beginner-friendly to complex, there’s something for everyone. Move beyond common circle-quilt designs to tackle curved piecing with ease Add stripes to curved piecing and use color to add depth for a simple way to make complex quilts Piece block-based layouts and improv designs ranging from simple to advanced
A daughter of freed African American slaves, Daisy Turner became a living repository of history. The family narrative entrusted to her--"a well-polished artifact, an heirloom that had been carefully preserved"--began among the Yoruba in West Africa and continued with her own century and more of life. In 1983, folklorist Jane Beck began a series of interviews with Turner, then one hundred years old and still relating four generations of oral history. Beck uses Turner's storytelling to build the Turner family saga, using at its foundation the oft-repeated touchstone stories at the heart of their experiences: the abduction into slavery of Turner's African ancestors; Daisy's father Alec Turner l...
Your wife, mom, sister, friend, girlfriend, daughter, aunt, grandmother, cousin, colleague ... cat lover is called « Daisy-may », make a gift for her this pretty journal with the following characteristics : Personalized cover with the name « Daisy-may ». Small size A5 : 5.83 x 8.27 inch (14.8 x 21 cm) (NB : ≈ 6 x 9 inch). 120 blank pages, lined and numbered (60 sheets). Beautiful cover. The first page is decorated with cute cat where you will find mentioned : « This notebook belongs to : .... ». Ideal for writing daily notes, writing down ideas and thoughts.
A collection of poems about life's triumphs, challenges, and issues affecting humanity. The author expresses her emotions, personal challenges, thoughts, and desires.