It Takes A Whole Village
INTRODUCTION:
This book is based upon an old African proverb that says,
“It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”.
Most of the material has come from inspiration;
as well as my knowledge of African American history, through Culture, and customs passed down from my parents and others, living in the villages throughout the U.S.A.
I started writing this book in 1997. And I guess I was commissioned to write this book, as a reminder to the young people that they are not living up to the expectations of our African slave Ancestors and African-American Forefathers.
My Mom established a pattern for us. We would go around and look out for our neighbors especially, the older ones. The caring, sharing, and heart-felt concern for our neighbors became a part of us. And even now, that is just who we are.
Glancing back at how concerned people in the village were about young people; having a better life, and comparing it to now, I believe, we would be better off today, if neighbors lived by the concept that,
“It Takes A Whole Village To Raise A Child.”
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The information for this book has come to me in dreams---lots of soul searching of experiences I had just by watching my people self-destruct. I talked to people of different ethnic groups, people in different professions, senior citizens, neighbors, and relatives especially my nephew John Lee...My grandchildren and great grand children.
I love all children. They hold a special place in my heart! Elementary, Junior-High, High School and college---I just love to see them going to school and seizing the opportunities to be and do whatever they want to do.
