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Author: Lynn Rubright Publisher: ISBN: 9781600603358 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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His dying mother's insistence leads an eleven-year-old black child to be raised by his disabled uncle, in the swamps of the Mississippi Delta in the early 1900s, and to recall her tireless work to fund a stained glass window for her church.
Author: Lynn Rubright Publisher: ISBN: 9781600603358 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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His dying mother's insistence leads an eleven-year-old black child to be raised by his disabled uncle, in the swamps of the Mississippi Delta in the early 1900s, and to recall her tireless work to fund a stained glass window for her church.
Author: Juniper Fitzgerald Publisher: Feminist Press at CUNY ISBN: 1558613412 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
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Illustrating the myriad ways that mothers provide for their children—piloting airplanes, washing floors, or dancing at a strip club—this book is the first to depict a sex-worker parent. It provides an expanded notion of working mothers and challenges the idea that only some jobs result in good parenting. We’re reminded that, while every mama’s work looks different, every mama works to make their baby’s world better.
Author: Dustin Lance Black Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 1524733288 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 418
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This heartfelt, deeply personal memoir explores how a celebrated filmmaker and activist and his conservative Mormon mother built bridges across today’s great divides—and how our stories hold the power to heal. • Adapted as an HBO documentary now streaming on HBO Max. “A beautifully written, utterly compelling account of growing up poor and gay with a thrice married, physically disabled, deeply religious Mormon mother, and the imprint this irrepressible woman made on the character of Dustin Lance Black.” —Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Missoula and Under the Banner of Heaven Dustin Lance Black wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for Milk and helped overturn California’s anti–gay marriage Proposition 8, but as an LGBTQ activist he has unlikely origins—a conservative Mormon household outside San Antonio, Texas. There he was raised by a single mother who, as a survivor of childhood polio, endured brutal surgeries as well as braces and crutches for life. Despite the abuse and violence of two questionably devised Mormon marriages, she imbued Lance with her inner strength and irrepressible optimism. When Lance came out to his mother at age twenty-one, she initially derided his sexuality as a sinful choice. It may seem like theirs was a house destined to be divided—and at times it was. But in the end, they did not let their differences define them or the relationship that had inspired two remarkable lives. This heartfelt, deeply personal memoir explores how a mother and son built bridges across great cultural divides—and how our stories hold the power to heal.
Author: Alice Faye Duncan Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN: 1534461833 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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Celebrate the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care, and unconditional love in this powerful picture book from the author of Honey Baby Sugar Child. Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is everything—tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be. In the midst of their happy home, Carol misses her mother and father. She longs to be with them. But until that time comes around, she learns to surrender to the love that is present. Mama Rose becomes her “home.” And Carol Olivia Clementine concludes that she loves Miss Rose, “just like a mama.” This sweet read-aloud is, on the surface, all about the everyday home life a caregiver creates for a young child: she teachers Clementine how to ride a bike, clean her room, tell time. A deeper look reveals the patience, intention, and care little ones receives in the arms of a mother whose blood is not her blood, but whose bond is so deep—and so unconditional—that it creates the most perfect condition for a child to feel safe, successful, and deeply loved.
Author: Zelma J. Frankhouser Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 1607916274 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 78
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Grasshopper in the Window, by Dr. Frankhouser, is Book One of a series of fictional stories for the young reader. It is written from the eyes of a six-year-old girl who loves living on a farm with her family in eastern Oklahoma. It is a delightful story that introduces the young reader to family life during our nation's great depression, circa 1930. Their farm produces most of the family food, income, and is the setting for social interaction, and spiritual training. The series centers on the fictional character, Margarita Eileen, and covers over seventy-years of her life. The series recounts how her devotion to prayer and faith in God carries her through many challenges and heart-breaking experiences. Those who teach Bible studies, home school their children, or mentor at-risk populations may find this series helpful as supplemental teaching material. Book appendices provide opportunities for extended discourse and Bible research. Coming Soon Book Two: The Painted Wagon The author, Dr. Zelma Frankhouser, provides Christian support for women who are struggling with life stressors such as raising kids, broken marriages, and alcohol or substance abuse issues. She enjoys speaking to Christian groups regarding the Science of Creation and other Christian topics. Zelma is retired from teaching and travels extensively with her husband. Her dream is to travel the entire United States in their motor home with her husband and their two dogs, Honey and Sally. They plan to someday fulfill their dreams of visiting Spain, Italy, and Israel. Both are members of their local Mennonite church, Laurelglen Bible Church and are active in church activities and Bible studies. They have three adult-age children and ten perfect and talented grandchildren. For more information about the author go to: www.consultant4nonp
Author: Veronica Chambers Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1573225991 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 209
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On the streets of Brooklyn in the 1970s, Veronica Chambers mastered the whirling helixes of a double-dutch jump rope with the same finesse she brought to her schoolwork, her often troubled family life, and the demands of being overachieving and underprivileged. Her mother—a Panamanian immigrant—was too often overwhelmed by the task of raising Veronica and her difficult younger brother on her meager secretary's salary to applaud her daughter's achievements. From an early age, Veronica understood that the best she could do for her mother was to be a perfect child—to rewrite her Christmas wish lists to her mother's budget, to look after her brother, to get by on her own. Though her mother seemed to bear out the adage that "black women raise their daughters and mother their sons," Veronica never stopped trying to do more, do better, do it all. And now, as a successful young woman who's achieved more than her mother dared hope for her, she looks back on their mother-daughter bond. The critically acclaimed Mama's Girl is a moving, startlingly honest memoir, in which Chambers shares some important truths about what we all really want from our mothers—and what we can give in return.
Author: Jill Rigby Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 141655842X Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 289
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Jill Rigby reveals the dangers of the self-esteem parenting philosophy and offers an alternative approach that teaches children to respect both themselves and others. --from publisher description.
Author: Cheylon Woods Publisher: University of Louisiana ISBN: 9781946160744 Category : Matriarchy Languages : en Pages : 296
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Through Mama's Eyes: Unique Perspectives in Southern Matriarchy looks at the concept of Southern matriarchy and how it has influenced American society. In 2016, the Ernest J. Gaines Center hosted a public program that explored the way women use physical space in literature. That program created many discussions of how the term matriarch is understood and applied, especially in the southern regions of the United States. Southern matriarchy is something that has been idolized and parodied in popular formats, such as movies and film, and the purpose of this book is to explore all of the faceted interpretations of southern matriarchy and its impact on our society. This book contains 17 interdisciplinary essays that each look at the way standard tropes of southern matriarchy are interpreted and challenged through literature, history, and the sciences. Like the program that inspired the book, each essay can be used as an invitation to engage in deeper conversations and research about southern matriarchy and its perceptions as a whole. This book is a compilation of curiosity and intrigue surrounding a societal structure that has influenced so many aspects of so many cultures across America--the Southern Matriarch.
Author: Teresa Palmer Publisher: Harper Horizon ISBN: 0785241515 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 321
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Being Zen(ish) is what we call it - and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, traveling, and maintaining their sanity. With seven kids between them, the founders of the much-loved Your Zen Mama blog know as well as anyone that motherhood doesn't exist in the highlight reel of life, and that finding even a fleeting semblance of calm among the epic ebbs and flows of parenting is usually all you can hope for. Forget perfection and prepare to get real, vulnerable, and dirty (mostly from guacamole) with Sarah and Teresa as they share knowledge they've collected over the years, from the Your Zen Mama community and expert mentors, as well as being in the trenches of parenthood themselves. In The Zen Mama Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond, you'll find: Important questions to ask and decisions to make before and during pregnancy Essential guidance from a woman's point of view for conception, pregnancy, and childbirth Nutritional and dietary advice to support the complete health of both mother and baby Practical education about the mother's body before, after, and during pregnancy Science-based methods to promote a mother's healthy body and mind Expert advice from medical professionals, chiropractors, and pediatricians Engaging, accessible advice for every step of the newborn's journey Suggestions and tips for creating a birthing plan Comforting language to address fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and complicated labor Access to the Your Zen Mama resource guide Whether it's dealing with fertility challenges or pregnancy loss, riding out a long and complicated labor, or juggling multiple kids (and work), these mamas have been through it - and have written this book to help you find your own glimpses of Zen along the way.
Author: Laura Lacamara Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0060843683 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : es Pages : 38
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Anita's mama loves to sing. She sings such beautiful, happy songs that something magical happens: Everyone who hears her music floats high above the ground. But then Mama stops singing. Can Anita find a way to bring back happy times and magical moments for her family? Debut author Laura LacÁmara's lyrical, uplifting tale is paired with Yuyi Morales's stunning art for a magical celebration of family, music, and happiness. A la mamÁ de Anita le encanta cantar. Sus canciones son tan bonitas y felices que crean algo mÁgico: todo el que escucha su mÚsica se eleva y flota en el aire. Pero la mamÁ de Anita deja de cantar. ¿LograrÁ Anita recobrar los tiempos felices y los momentos mÁgicos para ella y su familia? La lÍrica e inspiradora historia de Laura LacÁmara y el arte espectacular de Yuyi Morales retratan una celebraciÓn mÁgica de la familia, la mÚsica y la felicidad.
Author: Lynn Rubright
Author: Lynn Rubright
Author: Juniper Fitzgerald
Author: Dustin Lance Black
Author: Alice Faye Duncan
Author: Zelma J. Frankhouser
Author: Veronica Chambers
Author: Jill Rigby
Author: Cheylon Woods
Author: Teresa Palmer
Author: Laura Lacamara