A celebration
women of African descent. How we, with ancient roots of culture
and courage, have fared through time; making a way out of no
way through the flames of slavery, segregation, colonialism
and apartheid to birth a collective self - complete and gentle
- possessed with the power to live, love, and laugh!
Stories from
the amazing journey of African-American women across thousands
of years. Throughout history, African-American women have tapped
hidden sources of strength and inspiration to conquer impossible
odds. We have persevered through dangerous times. We have nurtured
families, loved knowledge, and pursued dreams as various and different
as the women who dreamed them. Along the way, we have forged new
identities, fought for human rights, and made history.
Now
Janus Adams offers you a daily invitation to share in this life-affirming
legacy. In these pages, you will discover famous and unsung sisters
who have contributed to our strength. Each has a new story to
tell, and each day is a new opportunity to appreciate their precious
gifts of motivation and compassion. Here are 365 uplifting meditations
on courage, daring, and resistance that bring us valuable reminders
of how real women in real times - from Harriet Tubman, to aviator
Bessie Coleman, to Wild West legend "Stagecoach Mary," to world-renowned
writer Maya Angelou - created a better way of life for themselves
and a better world for others.
In
reading their stories, we ensure that these women live on - as
shining beacons to light our own quests for happier, more fulfilled
lives.
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