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This newest addition to the bestselling series features Chicken Soup's trademark stories in a "tribute to a culture that prides itself on survival, resiliency, healing, prayer and perseverance." This collection hits all those notes, with inspiring contributions from familiar names, including Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Maya Angelou, as well as heartfelt vignettes from everyday folks. While the writing quality varies, most essays are moving. Stories of helping others, of gifts received from strangers and of pursuing one's dreams speak to our common humanity. Yet the struggle of being black in America pervades this collection; many contributors discuss issues of identity, discrimination and injustice. Writers describe the difficulty of becoming comfortable in one's skin; of not being "a Black girl posing in a white girl get-up." Most writers also make clear that as they meet challenges, they honor the past and forge into the future: "[My father] has shown me that when a black man fulfills his own potential, he makes it possible for his future generations to come to the table and experience the world in a different and better way." Resonating throughout is the rallying cry of doing one's best, whatever the situation.While this volume speaks to a specific audience, it has lessons for everyone, including that "for folks of color, living with race isn't a choice, it just is."
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This is the book everyone has been waiting for—an inspiring celebration of the joy, challenges, and triumphs of being African American.

Combine Ilyana Vanzant and Terry McMillan, then include a dash of E. Lynn Harris, and you’ve got Chicken Soup for the African American Soul. This book captures the spirit of the community through inspiring storytelling that understands both the struggles and joys of being African American. From Jim Crow to the Civil Rights movement to today’s business leaders and gangsta culture, this book is a primer on black history. And like all Chicken Soup books, it’s a moving tribute to the small things—a moment of insight, a mentor, a lover, the loss of innocence—that make life worth living.

This great volume is focused on representing all facets of African American life—man and woman; young and old; rural, suburban, and urban; rich and poor; race conscious and mostly color-blind.

Chapters Include: Celebrating Our Strength, Strong Roots, The African American Family, Love and Relationships, The Power of Community, Praise, Worship and Prayer

Featured Celebrities Include: Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, E. Lynn Harris, Yolanda King (daughter of Martin Luther King), Muhammad Ali, Mean Joe Green, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bill Cosby, Colin Powell

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: HCI (September 14, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0757301428
ISBN-13: 978-0757301421
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #299,918 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book cites 50 books:

Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit by Jack Canfield in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Dare to Win by Jack Canfield in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
The Power of Focus: What the Worlds Greatest Achievers Know about The Secret of Financial Freedom and Success by Jack Canfield in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Wilma Rudolph (On My Own Biography) by Victoria Sherrow on page 77, and page 153
Cane River (Oprah's Book Club) by Lalita Tademy on page 7, and Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Your Soul will be uplifted!, April 13, 2005

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I have read many in the chicken Soup for the Soul series and like me many of you might only buy the ones that seem to call to you like if your a mother you get the mother one and if your a sister you get that one etc... But I tell you this sometimes you learn your best lessons or gain more from books that are not in your normal realm of reading or that has a cultural background that is not the same as yours. I mention this because I am Caucasian/American Indian and I learned more and received more from this book in the series than any other one I have read. The stories made me laugh, cry and rejoice! Here are some of my favorites in the order in which I was moved by their stories... Confessions of an Ex-Con By Dennis Mitchell, Something Unbelievable (Mary Spio) , Ripples in the pond (Tyrone Dawkins) The Opening of a New World (Malcom X) Black Children DO read (Wade Hudson) Remembering Eric (Tracy-Clausell- Alexander) In Sickness and in Health ( Dorothy C. Randle) It Runs in the Family (Jarralynne Agee), Life After Death ( Ivonne Pointer).

As an avid reader and member of Oprah's book club I read a lot of books. "Confessions of an Ex-Con" by Dennis Mitchell was one of the most powerful stories I have ever read. WOW, talking about someone who has overcome obstacles and uses those experiences in his seminars to help others transform their lives! This book is a MUST read. My life has been forever changed for the better. Dennis Keep using the talents God has given you to make a difference.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great book, December 30, 2005

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I had shunned the chicken soup series a few years ago. As inspirational as they were they were not representative of the diversity in the western world and too eurocentric. When I heard about this book I thought I'd give it a try and it's nice to read something different yet very inspirational at the same time. It helped me understand a culture different from mine yet similar at the same time. I hope a chicken soup for the south asian's soul will be next, profiling stories of those who trace their origins to the indian subcontinent and relating to their religions, cultural values and so forth in the north american context.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This Little Light of Mine, September 26, 2004

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The light shines in this compilation of uplifting stories of the strength, power and resilience of African Americans. From its opening story until the final chapter, the reader is standing in triumph of how wonderful we are as African Americans. CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SOUL engages the readers with stories that inspire, empower and strengthen African-Americans.

The stories are placed into categories that best suit the feelings that are trying to be invoked. The chapters include: From Strong Roots, Celebrating Family, Triumph and Resilience, Accepting Me Loving You, Praise, Worship and Prayer, Lessons Learned and Making A Difference. There are stories written by unknown authors and authors such as Maya Angelou, Leslie Banks, Tracy Price-Thompson, Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. All the stories were wonderfully written and felt so timely in that they convey feelings of strength that one would garner from stories that relish in our beauty and strength as African Americans. Although I enjoyed all the stories presented, there were a few that really embraced me with their warmth they include: Fried Chicken and Collard Greens, More Alike Than Different, Cold Hands, Warm Heart, A Magical Moment With Ali and Life After Death.

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SOUL builds upon the foundation of strong, resilient and purposeful people. It illustrates that our strong groundwork has helped to make us the people that we are today. Through slavery, discrimination, poverty and statistics that have killed many of our dreams, we still persevere and this book reinforces the realness of the culture. Readers will be proud of this collection and no matter what race, everyone will gain a little light of understanding from a group of strong people whose souls have been enriched from the past, present and future.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
this is a great book and its not insulting. i love this book. the best book i ever read. i myself am african american and i love the stories in this book. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Breann

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Soup for my soul....
I picked this one up from my library, because I was interested in reading more about Lisa Nichols as I'd read about her in the The Secret. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Dorothy

1.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculous
Obviously this is needed as African Americans do not have the same souls as the rest of humanity. The concept is insulting. But so it goes. Read more

Published 11 months ago by S. Dance

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Stories About African Americans with a positive taste.
I am still reading the my book, but so far have enjoyed it immensely. The book is the best I've read from the Chicken soup for the Soul writers. Read more

Published on October 25, 2005 by Bettye J. Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharing Cultural Values
I had to buy this book when my friend Nikki Shearer-Tilford told me that the story she wrote, I am My Sister's Keeper, had been published in this book. Read more

Published on January 24, 2005 by D. C. Jordan

5.0 out of 5 stars Embrace Culture and Lift Your Soul
This collection of stories embraces African-American culture by nurturing the soul and encouraging one to excel in all things. Read more

Published on January 5, 2005 by Loose Leaves Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of an Ex-Con
I was literally brought to tears when I read the short story "Confessions of an Ex-Con". This was a very moving story. The title caught my eye. Read more

Published on January 3, 2005 by grandma mahalia

5.0 out of 5 stars The Timing is Now for This Book
I am a contributor to "Chicken Soup for the African American Soul" ("What Black History Means to Me"). This book and its "stories" are long overdue. Read more

Published on December 9, 2004 by John L. Horton

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharing the Warmth of the African American Community
At a time when books, music, movies and television produce many negative images of African Americans, this book is a gentle flow of warm air on the cold hard thoughts about... Read more

Published on September 18, 2004 by Dr. Letitia S. Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars African American Soul Soup!
Wow! How touching and inspiring! I laughed and cried all of the way through. This is a book I would give as gifts and share with family for years to come. Read more

Published on September 9, 2004 by Novelle Plummer

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