Marcus
Books Feb. 20, 2007 and
3
Reviews by 3 strong Strong Black Women
Just
About Books Host Cheryl Robinson Reviews
Loving
Black Women by Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd
And
two more reviews by Mukulla Godwin and Linda Mayfield-Hayes
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April 4, 2007
Book Title: Loving Black Women
Author: Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd
I Like It (4 Stars): All Ways/Always Loving a Sister!
“Loving Black Women is a book of poetry offering
ideas to improve the many complicated ways that brothers and sisters love each
other. It is also a common sense approach to black politics and white
supremacy—overcoming racial discrimination and political domination. This is a
thought-provoking read that enlightens and educates us as a people. Larry is a
man who loves his heritage and loves black women!”
Cheryl Robinson
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“Larry Ukali Johnson Redd's book, "Loving Black
Women" left me pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a book of love poems
dedicated to black women, but this book is so much more. This compilation of
poems also shows a deep love towards motherland Africa and our proud African
heritage. I particularly liked: Tribute to All African
Women, The Beauty of a Sister, I Know You Know Why, and my favorite”:
Tree of Life: part 1
You are
The tree of life
You are
The source of spice
You are
The carrier of our black seed
You are
All we really need
You are
The source of our civilization
You are
The mother of our Black Nation
The world is rough
And full of strife
But you, you are
Our precious tree of life.
In a time when black women are thought of and categorized in less favorable
terms, this book, "Loving Black Women" is a refreshing, and much need
change: Linda Mayfield-Hayes: Author of "Afroetry": ((Afrocentric
Poetry that Educates & Motivates)) http://www.afroetry.ws ISBN
1-4116-4588-X NOW AVAILABLE!
TRUBUTE TO A TRIBUTE: A review of LOVING BLACK WOMEN
by Mukulla Godwin:
”Praises are due to Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd's newest literary accomplishment,
"Loving Black Women." For as an African woman, I am proud of this
brother's ability to give explanations as to what removal of black love has
inevitably led to, that being self-hate which in turn creates loathing,
rejection and violence towards those most like the self.
Mr. Johnson-Redd's book should be a must read for those who ask the question, "Why is there so much
violence in the Black community?" Mr. Johnson is a true teacher, and
instructor of Black life, Black Love. He answers the "question" of
the causes of self-destructive violence very well when he states in several of
his poems/spoken word
selections that there is such a pressing need to reclaim love for each other,
to heal, to acknowledge our identity as an African people and for the Black man
to pay tribute to the Black woman so that unity of mind, spirit and purpose can
be achieved, our very survival depends on this.
Mr. Johnson-Redd highlights many positive things in his very flowing, easy to
read style, which facilitates the comprehension of several essential concepts.
These include the need for the African psyche to become whole, that is to
eliminate the fragmentation between the male/female psyche caused by the
malevolent influence of White
Supremacy. He states that: ".... this white American racism is the most
dangerous force of evil in the world." Yet Mr. Johnson-Redd does not dwell
on this premise. Instead, he formulates insights for survival. He years for
unity within the African Diaspora, and equates love as the foundation for
renewing the Black self, family and nation. His suggestion that there be an 8th
and 9th All African People's Congress should be heeded.
As an African woman, I can only thank Mr.
Johnson-Redd for his respect for and praises to the Black woman. In his
expressions of consciousness and gratitude are found hope that we are indeed a
people "who can overcome all obstacles." Book Review/Interview at www.AfricansBookClub.com
Loving Black Women Interview with Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd By Books Club |
Published Today | Book Review
Rudy: I've just completed your new book Loving Black Women (2006). It's packed full with a lot of heavy ideas
and beautiful women. You have numerous photos of beautiful sisters, old and
young ones, some big-legged gorgeous sisters. I wish you had put their names in
captions. I get the feeling from the content of this book; you don't
know any ugly sisters. Or you just don't care to consider them. Is that right?
Ukali: Hello Rudy. To answer your question I
have about 200 female cousins in the San Francisco Bay Area, L. A., and Little
Rock as well as across the country in my estimate. I contacted about 40 female
relatives and those in the book are the responders. Thank you for the
compliments for my mom, aunts, sisters, cousins, and nieces. Their
names or relationship appear on the acknowledgment page in the front of the
book. Please visit http://www.lovingblackwomenn.com/,
press the lower left Radio and TV Interviews button and watch the 30 minute
video of my Jan.19, 2007 visit and autographing session presentation recorded
by Bernard Henderson at the Alexander Books Bookstore located at 50 Second
Street in San Francisco, California. Buy you copy of my books
at Marcus Books in San Francisco and Oakland or at Alexander Books. You can
also go to my web site and buy your copy of Loving Black Women there.
I have written several books! Most recent: LOVING BLACK WOMEN (Book or Audio
Dual CD-Set)!
It contains over 60% of Black Women Praise, as well as Black Love Spoken Word
Poetry!
Loving Black Women is also full of ~common sense~ Black political thinking,
calling for an urgent convening of The 8th, and The 9th, All African People's
Congress!
This ~life-work~ is available at: Marcus and Alexander Books (in the city of
San Francisco, California) as well as Underground Books (in the city of
Sacramento, California).
For Immediate purchasing, simply activate this Link and purchase
using your Visa or Master Card ~today! http://journeytothemotherland.net/journeytothemotherland/Quickstart/Ht
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