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African American Wisdom

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This orange & black covered book fits perfectly into your pocket, is pleasingly laid out & filled with delightful, witty, caustic & familiar quotes from four centuries of African Americans in all walks of life, from writers to politicians, athletes to singers, actors to physicians. From the pillars of society to the anonymous.

In this is lovely little book regional folk sayings are given a place of honor & make so much sense in these days of wishy-washy political correctness. Often tart, frequently pithy & sometimes stainless steel sharp - these observations range all over the life & times of being Black in America to being in Love to simply being alive.

A useful collection of thoughts, both long & short, literate & vernacular. Some have been ringing in my ears all my life, most are new pearls to tweak & open my foggy mind. This would make a fine Kwanza gift or for graduation. For my full review to check out: [my website]

African American Wisdom by Reginald McKnight is a very nicely put together book from its African theme cover to the layout in the book. The content is grouped together into various categories. It's a great read for anyone who wants to get a little more depth into a culture and continent which is often ignored, but yet has such a strong presence in America. This could make for a great series so I hope Mr. McKnight will continue his good work. A nice collection and gift.