The Art of the Black Essay unveils the power of the African American essay to bring about a meditative shift in the minds of readers, to catapult them beyond racial ideology - by immersing them in it - and to elicit in them, ultimately, democratic change. This title outlines the specific tools of the trade, literary techniques through which the democratization process works: the uncanny, meditative moment of transcendency. This title also describes a psychological journey experienced by the essayist him/herself. Essay writing or life-writing is the vehicle to release the pull of ideology - the root of the "hierarchy of race" idea. In this book, the author makes a clear distinction between race as biology and race as ideology in order to align race with the culture, values, traditions and art of a people. The Art of the Black Essay shows how African American essayists have transcended the pull of two cultural identities and achieved democratic change.

The Art of the Black Essay (Studies in African American History and Culture)

Literature & Fiction

Butler, Cheryl

Essays & Correspondence

Routledge

Whether you've been a mom for all of a day after seeing those two stripes or got the call that you've been matched with a child, or if it's been decades since you've first heard the words, "Mama," the emotions never quite change. They are constantly evolving, just like our children, but we have All The Feels regardless if our babies are swaddled in our arms or flew out of our nests years ago. Motherhood is this beautiful yet terrifying juxtaposition of emotions that only other mothers can fully get. We can trust God with our children, and yet fear what will happen to them. We can feel like we've had a #momwin of a day and seconds later we do a total #momfail. We can feel that we have this mom thing down, and yet feel wildly insecure in our ability to be a mom. We can be annoyed with our kids and find them absolutely hysterical. Motherhood brings us the deepest sorrows and the highest joys. All these emotions, and more, are processed through on these pages. This book is part story and part reflection to help you realize that you are not alone in feeling All The Feels. Through story, Scripture, and reflection questions, you will find freedom to feel All the Feels and live more confident today in whatever stage of motherhood you find yourself. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 We would LOVE to connect with you and follow along with your journey as you reflect on the emotions of motherhood! When you share on social media be sure to tag us @sacredholidays and use #SacredHolidays #AllTheFeels!

All the Feels: Reflections on the Emotions of Motherhood

Parenting & Relationships

Kiser, Becky

Parker, Molly

Skaer, Kellye

Family Relationships

Sacred Holidays

The Art of the Black Essay unveils the power of the African American essay to bring about a meditative shift in the minds of readers, to catapult them beyond racial ideology - by immersing them in it - and to elicit in them, ultimately, democratic change. This title outlines the specific tools of the trade, literary techniques through which the democratization process works: the uncanny, meditative moment of transcendency. This title also describes a psychological journey experienced by the essayist him/herself. Essay writing or life-writing is the vehicle to release the pull of ideology - the root of the "hierarchy of race" idea. In this book, the author makes a clear distinction between race as biology and race as ideology in order to align race with the culture, values, traditions and art of a people. The Art of the Black Essay shows how African American essayists have transcended the pull of two cultural identities and achieved democratic change.

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