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Ties That Bind P

by Ladner
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"Dr. Joyce A. Ladner brings profound insight to the challenge of raising strong children in ambivalent times, and offers abundant reasons to rejoice in renewing family ties. A treasury of time-tested virtues." -Bookpage

"[A] wonderful guide . . . . Ladner has taken words of wisdom from generations past to help parents, teachers, and clergy with new insight into instilling pride, courage, and self-esteem in African American children." -Booklist

"A book full of lessons on restoring important values to African American families. . . . [Dr. Ladner] weaves together historical and contemporary issues to offer innovative ways to reconnect the black family." -Ebony

"A practical guide for today, and for a better tomorrow. If you care about African American people, then you must read this book." -Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Emory University

"A crucial template for parents, youth workers, educators, and community groups working closely with young people." -Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League

"A masterpiece of scholarship." -Andrew Billingsley, University of South Carolina

"An inspirational and compelling book. Everyone committed to preserving African American values should read it. . . . A must for your home library." -Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School

Synopsis

"Dr. Joyce A. Ladner brings profound insight to the challenge of raising strong children in ambivalent times, and offers abundant reasons to rejoice in renewing family ties. A treasury of time-tested virtues." -Bookpage

"[A] wonderful guide . . . . Ladner has taken words of wisdom from generations past to help parents, teachers, and clergy with new insight into instilling pride, courage, and self-esteem in African American children." -Booklist

"A book full of lessons on restoring important values to African American families. . . . [Dr. Ladner] weaves together historical and contemporary issues to offer innovative ways to reconnect the black family." -Ebony

"A practical guide for today, and for a better tomorrow. If you care about African American people, then you must read this book." -Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Emory University

"A crucial template for parents, youth workers, educators, and community groups working closely with young people." -Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League

"A masterpiece of scholarship." -Andrew Billingsley, University of South Carolina

"An inspirational and compelling book. Everyone committed to preserving African American values should read it. . . . A must for your home library." -Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School

Essence - Patrick Henry Bass

The Ties That Bind is an instructive guide distilling the useful and practical advice that carried our ancestors through from one generation to the next. Lord knows we can all use that guidance right about now.

About the Author, Ladner

Joyce A. Ladner, Ph.D., a fellow of the Brookings Institution, is a nationally recognized sociologist and former President of Howard University. Winner of awards from the American Sociological Association and the Association of Black Sociologists, among other honors, she is a frequent commentator on current affairs, race, and children.

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Editorials

Patrick Henry Bass

The Ties That Bind is an instructive guide distilling the useful and practical advice that carried our ancestors through from one generation to the next. Lord knows we can all use that guidance right about now.
β€” Essence

Children's Literature - Melinda Medley Sprinkle

Knowing where you came from is just as important as knowing where you are going. All children, no matter what nationality, gender, or color, should have an understanding and an appreciation of their heritage. Due to our ever-growing, ever-changing society and preference for material possessions over personal growth, many of today's children are often lacking in values and moral beliefs. This practical guide to African American values focuses on a rich system of virtues and explains how black families can teach their children that same sense of pride, respect, and responsibility they once had. Step by step, principles are easily laid out and discussed. Insights and examples are drawn from heroic African Americans, family stories, and personal experiences. A black value system is presented, and daily activities for the home, church, school, community, and even the state and nation are also included. This chapter book has an easy-to-follow format with a table of contents, bibliography and resource page, and an index.

Library Journal

To suggest values for raising children today, Ladner draws on her own Mississippi childhood as well as her experience as a black sociologist at Howard, where she has served as president.

Book Details

Published
November 1, 2000
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780471399582

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