Things Your Parents Should Have Told You

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Summary: This book states the truth to black youngsters.
Review: Although the writing uses that much hated word " ebonics ", the book brings forth quite a number of good points. The most desperate and disillusioned of our youth need to read this book. Parents or counselors should push this book. I can't emphasize this point enough. Congratulations on a much needed book at such a bleek time in the lives of black youth. Black Youth.... now is the time to get rid of the stifling influences circulating in your brains and FOCUS ON BUILDING PRODUCTIVE LIVES FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FUTURE GENERATIONS. I don't want to see you making fools of yourselves on shows such as JERRY SPRINGER AND RICKI LAKE. It hurts many of us older adults. USE YOUR BRAINS and execute the necessary steps to improve your lot. Thanks again Ms. Ali for such a viable resource

Rating:
Summary: This book states the truth to black youngsters.
Review: Although the writing uses that much hated word " ebonics ", the book brings forth quite a number of good points. The most desperate and disillusioned of our youth need to read this book. Parents or counselors should push this book. I can't emphasize this point enough. Congratulations on a much needed book at such a bleek time in the lives of black youth. Black Youth.... now is the time to get rid of the stifling influences circulating in your brains and FOCUS ON BUILDING PRODUCTIVE LIVES FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FUTURE GENERATIONS. I don't want to see you making fools of yourselves on shows such as JERRY SPRINGER AND RICKI LAKE. It hurts many of us older adults. USE YOUR BRAINS and execute the necessary steps to improve your lot. Thanks again Ms. Ali for such a viable resource

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Summary: WATCH OUT FOR THIS ONE!
Review: I have to say, I don't think this book is for the "genteel' reader. This is no rock-a-bye-baby book. In fact, non-African people may feel uneasy reading this book. Shahrazad takes off her shoes and tells the flat-footed truth about every aspect of life in America for people of African descent. And less one should feel that the author makes generalizations, suffice it to say, "If the shoe fits, wear it." This book should be in every African American home, because there is surely something here for everyone, even those Africans in denial. The journey begins from birth to well into adulthood. Did you talk to your children about work ethics, employment vs business ownership choices, credit, not to mention the usual, sex, drugs, getting high, partying, history- yours/ours, renting vs owning a home, traveling options, racism? And that -trust me, is just a few things on the list. She has left few if any stones unturned. I hope to see this book a NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER. I'm mailing out free copies to everyone I know, especially to my young adult relatives, AND their PARENTS.

Rating:
Summary: WATCH OUT FOR THIS ONE!
Review: I have to say, I don't think this book is for the "genteel' reader. This is no rock-a-bye-baby book. In fact, non-African people may feel uneasy reading this book. Shahrazad takes off her shoes and tells the flat-footed truth about every aspect of life in America for people of African descent. And less one should feel that the author makes generalizations, suffice it to say, "If the shoe fits, wear it." This book should be in every African American home, because there is surely something here for everyone, even those Africans in denial. The journey begins from birth to well into adulthood. Did you talk to your children about work ethics, employment vs business ownership choices, credit, not to mention the usual, sex, drugs, getting high, partying, history- yours/ours, renting vs owning a home, traveling options, racism? And that -trust me, is just a few things on the list. She has left few if any stones unturned. I hope to see this book a NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER. I'm mailing out free copies to everyone I know, especially to my young adult relatives, AND their PARENTS.

Rating:
Summary: This book states the truth to black youngsters.
Review: This is a wondeful book if your parents have a terrible time illustrating or teaching about the african-american struggle through a daly life. Any race outside of African-American should be cautioned that some parts make be offense to them. Thanx, for giving me that extra knowledge!

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Summary: Too much for one line
Review: This is a wondeful book if your parents have a terrible time illustrating or teaching about the african-american struggle through a daly life. Any race outside of African-American should be cautioned that some parts make be offense to them. Thanx, for giving me that extra knowledge!