With more than 500,000 copies in print of his Black Pearls series and his Kwanzaa cookbook, Eric Copage has a strong audience as an author of inspirational books for the African-American community. Now he offers a unique collection of practical advice and simple guidelines for living. Soul Food is a valuable treasury of stories, celebrity anecdotes, folk tales, and inspirational accounts from ordinary people, each illustrating a different aspect of life--love, self-esteem, family, wisdom, tenacity, creativity, and faith. At the end of each chapter is a "recipe" for incorporating these qualities into daily life. Eric Copage's collection is certain to be a lasting source of inspiration and spiritual nourishment for African-Americans seeking a more fulfilling life.
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From the author of the bestselling Black Pearls series, comes a book of hope and sustenance for African-Americans in the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul
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Copage, author of the popular Black Pearls series, has compiled a literary collage of stories, poetry and fables in a chicken-soupish volume that provides a hearty buffet of inspiration in bite-size morsels. The pieces have been grouped into sections, including Love, Self-esteem, Family, Creativity, Tenacity, Wisdom and Faith. Contributors include Nikki Giovanni, Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, as well as some lesser-known authors. One memorable anecdote, written by Copage and entitled "The Choice," tells the story of a runaway slave after he was caught and beaten by "he who called himself master." In a narrative of advice entitled "Royalty, Part II," Queen Latifah expounds on what it means to her to be a self-proclaimed queen and tells other women how they too can have what it takes. Most important, she says, "You have to want to be a queen." In "An Unmarked Man," Michel Marriott shares how he discovered "an essential element of being a man" while pledging a fraternity known to physically brand its members during initiation. In "Cupid's Arrow," Copage reveals how a stick, a ribbon and a trip to Martha's Vineyard tell the story of 25 years of love and marriage. In all, this collection dishes up a quick, satisfying bit of inspiration. (June)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Eric V. Copage has worked as a staff reporter for Life and The New York Daily News and as a music columnist for Essence. He is the author of five books, including the Black Pearls series, which won the Blackboard Book of the Year Award. He has been featured on Good Morning America and NPR. He was an editor of The New York Times Magazine for 10 years and is currently a reporter for The New York Times city section. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.
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SOUL FOOD FEEDS THE SOUL,
This review is from: Soul Food: 105 Inspirational Stories for African Americans (Paperback)
Once again Eric Copage has done it again. His new inspirational collection feeds the souls of black people everywhere. There are wonderful, powerful stories that soothes, and feeds your spirits. This collection is broken down into 7 elements: Love, Self-Esteem, Family, Creativity, Tenacity, Wisdom, and Faith. These stories are heartwarming and include such writers as Nikki Giovanni, Barry White, Queen Latifah, Les Brown and new writers on the scene as well. My favorite poem is called Dark Skinded Girl by Akiba Jama. I love reading the stories in this colleciton. This is a black soup and it feeds your soul. You can read a couple of stories, or all of the stories, but know that you will be inspired and enriched by the experiences of the writers, cause it's your experience. The beautiful, black experience! Feed yo' soul.
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This review is from: Soul Food: 105 Inspirational Stories for African Americans (Paperback)
A collection of essays about such thing as self-esteem, family, and faith. The essays are from everyday people as well as famous people. The essays were really helpful.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great,
By "July Lady" (MS United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Soul Food: 105 Inspirational Stories for African Americans (Paperback)
A collection of essays about such thing as self-esteem, family, and faith. The essays are from everyday people as well as famous people. The essays were really helpful.
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