Family Ties: Restoring Unity in the African American Family

Colleen Birchett

ISBN 10: 193271569X / ISBN 13: 9781932715699

Published by Urban Ministries, 2006

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Synopsis:

Addresses the need to reconnect the Black family with the type of unity that has historically been at the root of its strength. This book deals with the struggles that come against the family such as racism, classism, economic uncertainty, and a lack of spiritual and ethnic identity. It contains vignettes from a collection of Bible families.

Synopsis: To move from struggle to liberation the African American family is in need of a vision. This book addresses the critical need to reconnect the Black family with the type of unity that has historically been at the root of its strength. This book deals with the struggles that come against the family such as racism, classism, economic uncertainty, and a lack of spiritual and ethnic identity. "Family Ties" contains vignettes from a collection of Bible families, paired with an inside look at today's African American family. Each chapter illustrates timeless values by presenting background information on the historical context of the Bible family and guidance in drawing for the modern family.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Family Ties: Restoring Unity in the African ...
Publisher: Urban Ministries
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket