Soul Food: Inspirational Stories - Tapa blanda

In recent years, dozens of books of inspiring stories to warm the heart have been embraced by millions of avid readers. But amazingly, until now, there have been few collections aimed primarily at African Americans, and none that has not just stories but also practical steps to lead the reader toward a more fulfilling life. Now, from Eric V. Copage. author of the bestselling Black Pearls series, comes a remarkable book of stories of hope and humor and sustenance both original pieces by Copage and writings by others. And included throughout are concrete "recipes" for achieving your dreams.
Soul Food is comprised of seven sections, each devoted to a different aspect of life: Love, Self-Esteem, Family, Creativity, Tenacity, Wisdom, and Faith. Each section contains writing from famous authors (Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin, among others), celebrities, and people simply telling moving and uplifting stories from their lives. Filled with the special joy, laughter, and love unique to African Americans, Soul Food is a book to cherish.
Eric V. Copage is the author of five books, including Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration of Culture and Cooking and the bestselling Black Pearls series. He has been featured on Good Morning America and NPR. He is currently an editor at the city desk of the New York Times and lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his two children.