Shaasha Barta: The Book of the 41 Virtues [Paperback]

Tika (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2004

Young Black males from their teens to their thirties have a difficult time in American society. Without a nurturing and protective culture or code of behavior they are lost. Black males don't seek conflict, they seek security. But nothing prevents them from being locked in an unending, inhumane struggle for survival. Shaasha Barta gives back a key that was lost during slavery: a code of honor and conduct that existed in the time of the great African empires; the key necessary for the restoration of dignity, honor and stability.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse.com (February 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595289754
• ISBN-13: 978-0595289752
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,277,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRING, BEAUTIFUL AND PROFOUND, May 1, 2004

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This review is from: Shaasha Barta: The Book of the 41 Virtues (Paperback)

While this book is like a letter from a loving elder to young Black men, it is not just for young people. The author has an extensive knowledge of various ancient warrior cultures in different countries in Africa, which comes through in the introduction, the principles, and the quotations. There are wonderful, brief stories that illustrate the principles - taken from discussions between griots and young warriors, kings and their subjects, elders, fathers and sons. The black and white photographs of young warriors are beautiful, and the poetry beside each picture creates an almost spiritual communication - it is written as though they are speaking to you, and you feel it! The 41 virtues represent values that are the true foundation of civilization - respect, integrity, honor, loyalty.
When you buy this book, be prepared to end up with a worn copy - people will want to borrow it, read and re-read it.
There is a portion of poetry next to a photograph of a handsome young man, a warrior, standing on the plain. He asks - "Do you remember the open plain....Where men were warriors and warriors men...Do you my friend remember?" The Shaasha Barta will take us back to a time of dignity, heroism, self-respect and loyalty. This book helps us to remember.