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The African American Book of Values

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The book is like a library of our people's trials and tribulations. A collection of poems and stories that will inspire you to do great things. African Americans come from royalty and we can do anything because we are doers and achievers. I wish every "American" could read this book, perhaps African Americans wouldn't be looked down upon. I learned so many things that our people had accomplished that are not taught in school, but should be known and should be printed in text book form.

This book is now being used a bedtime ritual for my children. This means that each night I read a story or poem from the book to them, "about them (African Americans)". About their creativity, their inner strength for survival, their ability to do anything they want to do, about their ancestors that were forced to travel from afar, about their people who invented items that we use today, about their people that broke the color barrier, about their people who walked for freedom, about their people who used the pen to fight their battles, about their people who were forced to feign ignorance in order to survive, about their people who prayed and had faith that God would free them from bondage, about their people who loved each other and encouraged each other, about their people who stepped out there on faith.....

This book is awesome!

This book has inspired me to go back to school which is the least I could do after seeing what my people endured just to give me an opportunity to "step out on faith" "act accordingly" "mind my manners" "represent my hood" "believe in myself" "reach for the stars" and broaden my horizons. For they paved the way through sweat, tears, backbreaking work, picking cotton, washing Missy's clothes, raising Missy's children, eating in the backroom, riding in the back of the bus, being treated as second class citizens.

Thank you, my people past and present.

Thank you Steven Barboza (Editor) for having a vision and seeing it through.

At first sight, this book looks like it would be too thick to read. Don't let the size fool you. It is an excellent resource for teachers, parents, students or anyone wishing to boost their knowledge about Black History. It even had a hard to find speech given by Sojourner Truth, "Aint I A Woman" that I have tried to get a copy of for years. Every school library needs to have a copy. Needs to considered a classic!!

A wonderful reminder to all Americans, but especially for Americans of African descent who have forgotten or don't know of the many milestones we have passed. It is a testament to the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and determination of a people who still struggle for a piece of the "American dream."

Having read many of the sections in this book. I am proud to call myself an African American and an American. What this book does is tell the truth about African Americans. Many of the great strides made by White America were made because of the innovations of the Black race of Americans. Because of the laws that White America made to exclude Blacks from the American population, thus calling them less than human and not worthy of being citizens of this great country. They were excluded from the history books. This book tells our history not taught in the classrooms of America. This book tells the truth about our accomplishments and our values. It is a must read for all Americans particularly our children.

Read this book! It is a wonderful celebration of race, culture, and heritage. It has some of everything and is a great resource. It covers all different types of values and approaches each from different genres. I use this book every time I do a research paper because it touches everything that has worth.

A book for ALL people to enjoy. Although it includes stories about some of the most well known African Americans, the gems of this book are the tales about lesser known people.

This book has everything that is traditionally and newly important to the African American. Not only are some of the leaders of literature included, but there are essays from leaders in all fields, science and technology, medicine, law, religion and education. All too often when the world gets its views of who our representatives are, it is none too flattering, I give accolades to Mr. Barboza for changing and challenging that. This book is sad, funny, inspirational and eccletic. One could not ask for a better read.

This book is a must have for any family. I have shared with family and friends many of the poems such as Learning to Read by Frances E.W. Harper page 26. It is so inspiring in times that require a reminder of how important education is and how much sacrifice has been made for us to have it! I enjoy reading it to my 2 year old and 3 year old because I am learning so much at the same time. I think this book is so important to have that I am now including this with my gift for every baby shower!

Steven Barboza has done a wonderful job! It's the kind of book you can pick up again and again! Very entertaining and thought-provking. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book! A real find!

The book was well written concerning African Americans, especially now when their is so much racial hatred throughout the US. We have positive Role models and the world should know about it. What a marvelous way to depict our people. It can be read by everyone.