A treasury of the centuries-old wisdom of black people draws on the traditions of Africa and African Americans; as well as on the work of contemporary black figures; in an illustrated collection of inspirational quotations. 35;000 first printing.
#291760 in Books 1998-06-30 1998-06-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .90 x 5.10l; .70 #File Name: 0679768173368 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Education and Psychological struggleBy Farina KingMy father was sent by his parents to boarding school when he was five. He is Navajo and had to go to an Indian boarding school. My cousins went on the Mormon Placement program for American Indians. I am a historian of American Indian history and education and I found this study very enlightening for my work. I not only learned of Italy; Catholic; and Jewish histories in this book. I began to consider new questions concerning the role of education and upbringing in the acculturation and identity of youth. What are the possibilities of conversion and transformation in relation to the "thickness of cultures"? This read is fascinating and helpful0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent summary of eventsBy L. OterAn excellent presentation of real events in 19th century Italy. Mr. Kertzer had done a lot of research and deserves much credit for summarising the events. Well written and gripps your attention. You will not want to put the book down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Kidnapping is a CrimeBy Phillip LundI was not aware of this action by the Catholic Church. Pope Pius IX had a harsh and vindictive contempt for the Jewish people and their families. A 14 year babysitter "baptized" a one year old Jewish baby. When the church learned of this; this immediately seized the seven year old boy; and kept in isolation. Pius was involved in this kidnapping and made sure this child was raised as a Catholic. The Papal States was directly governed by the Vatican. Their abuses of these states were great enough to lead to a revolt and takeover by the Italian Government. I was deeply angered by this kidnapping and its long term consequences.
