The Ties That Bind: Timeless Values for African American Families

"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

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Ladner, Joyce a.
Published: 12/12/2000
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9780471399582
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.55w x 0.66d