Eric V. Copage's Black Pearls is an extraordinary book of inspirational thoughts and practical advice for African-Americans. The 365 quotes that begin each day's entry range from African proverbs to wisdom from Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X, Terry McMillan, Bill Cosby, Rosa Parks, Spike Lee, Marian Wright Edelman, Alice Walker, and Martin Luther King, Jr., among hundreds of other diverse and accomplished people of African descent. And each day's entry covers a new topic: Love, Anger, Pride, Dieting, Stress, Stereotypes, Power, and Success are just a few! From the daily inspirations, author Eric V. Copage suggests meditations and specific actions that will help readers boost their spirits -- and achieve their dreams.
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Eric V. Copage, a reporter at the New York Times, has also been an editor at the New York Times Magazine and a music columnist for Essence.
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"I will take a moment today . . . " to listen again to Ruby Dee read Copage's collection of meditations. Dee's voice is soothing, lulling, inspiring. As if in whispered confidence Dee delivers the words of Rosa Parks and Zora Neale Hurston. Statements of Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali and other illustrious African-American leaders reflect quiet strength. The range and quality of the material is impressive. And Dee's melodic tones lift the collection further. The programs deserve a broad audience. R.F.W. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award winner (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Black Pearls has proven to brighten my day when I read it first thing in the morning. Sometimes it's the quotations, other times, it's the tasks that are laid out, or even the commentary that helps me through the day. It's something that I can read over and over again..
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This is a great book to read at the start of everyday. It can be read by anyone of any heritage or ethnic background, it applies to anyone and everyone. Its one of those books that "makes you go hmmmm."
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This black pearl appreciates Eric's ability to caputure the true essence of black love. The selection of poems was superb. I laughed, I cried but most of all I reflected, on what love meant to me. With Valentine's Day around the corner, this book was right on time. Thank you Eric...
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As a child growing up in Los Angeles, I was always intrigued by my grandmother's pocketbook-sized Bi , which she kept in a purse and carried with her everywhere. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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As a child growing up in Los Angeles, I was always intrigued by my grandmother's pocketbook-sized Bi , which she kept in a purse and carried with her everywhere. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
one likely person, one good thing that happened Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
African Americans, Muhammad Ali New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Kwanzaa: An African American Celebration Of Culture And Cooking by Eric V. Copage in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Children of the Dream: The Psychology of Black Success by Audrey Edwards on page 194, page 92, and page 142
- A Kwanzaa Fable by Eric V. Copage in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Sweet Summer: Growing up with and without My Dad by Bebe Moore Campbell on page 98
- Native Son by Richard A. Wright on page 122
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- Prime Time: The African American Woman's Complete Guide to Midlife Health and Wellness by Marilyn Gaston in Back Matter
- Soothe Your Nerves : The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear by Angela Neal-Barnett on page 136
- Prime Time: The African American Woman's Complete Guide to Midlife Health and Wellness by Gayle K. Porter M.D. in Back Matter
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