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Summary: Transmitting family values and wisdom thru the ages
Review: Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown has written an excellent historical perspective that recalls her own upbringing and affirms the role of mothers, aunties, grandmothers and othermothers in the transmission of spiritual and behavioral values. Fry Brown integrates the ways in which women have found their individual and collective 'voice' through the genre of fictional literature, poetry,and musical composition, wherein women were able to pass along values through character portrayal. The foundational guideline for many of these transmitted values is found in the faith experience of the matriarchs, then translated into standards for the family to abide by. The rich tapestry that Fry Brown weaves with threads of folklore and faith provides rich reading for a women's group, a faith community, and for scholarly reference on the womanist tradition. The strong message is to pass on what has been passed on to us... thus the book ends with models for mentoring youth and affirming community. Worthwhile!
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Summary: Mother Wit Analyzed
Review: Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown asserts that African American grandmothers, mothers and "othermothers" are the primary transmitters of spiritual values in African American families, churches and communities. African American children first learn how to act from these mothers and mother figures.However, prior to the sixties, these voices have been primarily muted by others who would claim to speak for the African American community. Brown analyzes African American women's liturature (poetry, gospel songs, novels, short stories, autobiographies) to document how these grandmothers and othermothers have provided a strong, spiritually-based support system for African American families. Brown is redundant on occasion. Nevertheless, I believe that this book is a valuable resource that should be read by persons who minister to African Americans, particularly African American children.
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Summary: Mother Wit Analyzed
Review: Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown asserts that African American grandmothers, mothers and "othermothers" are the primary transmitters of spiritual values in African American families, churches and communities. African American children first learn how to act from these mothers and mother figures. However, prior to the sixties, these voices have been primarily muted by others who would claim to speak for the African American community. Brown analyzes African American women's liturature (poetry, gospel songs, novels, short stories, autobiographies) to document how these grandmothers and othermothers have provided a strong, spiritually-based support system for African American families. Brown is redundant on occasion. Nevertheless, I believe that this book is a valuable resource that should be read by persons who minister to African Americans, particularly African American children.
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