A Love Supreme: Real Life Stories of Black (African-American) Love (Hardcover)

~ TaRessa (Author), Calvin Stovall (Author), Ruby Dee (Foreword)

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With definitions and images of the Andinkra symbols from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, the Stovalls write about the wisdom and the longevity of 20 African American couples. Generally the couples are well known (nationally recognized actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis; former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chief of Staff General Colin Powell and wife Alma; and former U.S. Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders and husband, Oliver) or well connected (from Spelman college, Rev. Norman Rates and wife, Laura; and former Spelman college president Johnetta Cole and husband, Arthur Robinson). The foreword is written by Ruby Dee. The Stovalls have admirably accomplished their goal to "reveal . . . that in the midst of racism and other stresses of being Black in America, our men and women are successfully loving one another and surmounting all kinds of hurdles to build strong marriages and families." A worthy addition to African American biographies and history collections. Lillian Lewis

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A LOVE SUPREME proves what many of us in love surely know: that is, Black love has stoked our historical fires of courage, generosity, unity, intellectualism and victory. -- Camille and Bill Cosby

Each story holds an intimate and valuable lesson about love, hard work and responsibility-the essential ingredients for strong, healthy families and communities....Inspiring! -- Keith Michael Brown, author of Sacred Bond: Black Men and Their Mother

TaRessa and Calvin Stovall simply, honestly and eloquently invite us to join them in celebrating the incredible strength and beauty of Black love. They remind us that such a love supreme is absolutely attainable for us as well. Truly a stellar accomplishment. -- Dr. Ronn Elmore, bestselling author, How to Love a Black Man

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044652171X
• ISBN-13: 978-0446521710
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #229,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long overdue!, February 8, 2000

By	Girtrude Browning (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

The African American communities have long awaited published examples of real-life success stories in marriage and true love. What a timely blessing for those in search of genuine hope!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essence of Black Love, March 6, 2000

By	Yvette Robinson (Washington) - See all my reviews

The Stovall's have capture generations of culture in this wonderful book. This book is redeeming in that it deplicts Black American LOVE (Families) in a light that shines bright throughout the nation, but is often minimized as a result of stereotyping and media imposed images. It wonderful to know that people of all backgrounds can have an inside view of a diverse cultural of people that treasure the essence of love and unity.

This is a book to have on the shelf and most importantly a book to past down to other generations. Thank you STOVALLS!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Sublime!, April 29, 2000

By	Janice Sims "Romance Novelist" (Central Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These stories touch the heart. So many times the fact that black families love and cherish one another is glaringly absent in the media. We hear all about the negative aspects of black life. Well, now we've been served up a healthy dose of positive love. Bravo! I enjoyed the stories about celebrities. But I also truly appreciated the stories about everyday people. I applaud the Stovalls.