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OverviewAngels in the Wildness is a collection of stories about young African Americans in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as several individuals and organizations that mentor young adults in the Crescent City. The purpose of the book is simply to pass on the stories of young people; stories that need to be told to inform and inspire us allblack and whitein New Orleans and beyond. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Barnwell , Cheryl Gerber , Lawrence PowellPublisher: University of Louisiana Imprint: University of Louisiana Edition: eBook ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9781946160034ISBN 10: 1946160032 Publication Date: 19 September 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAlex Haley once said that the most powerful phrase in the English language was, 'let me tell you a story.' Barnwell empowers others and deepens our sense of love and justice by letting those whose voices that are sometimes not heard tell us their stories. We should read this book daily and be inspired by it. -- Walter Isaacson advance praise As I read this wonderful book, I cried. I cried because someone loves the people of New Orleans enough to seek out the stories that are the lives of a few mirroring the lives of many. My friend, William Barnwell has brought the skill of listening to a new level. One definition of the word listen is 'paying attention to.' By re-counting the experien -- Linetta J. Gilbert advance praise Alex Haley once said that the most powerful phrase in the English language was, 'let me tell you a story.' Barnwell empowers others and deepens our sense of love and justice by letting those whose voices that are sometimes not heard tell us their stories. We should read this book daily and be inspired by it. -- Walter Isaacson ""advance praise"" As I read this wonderful book, I cried. I cried because someone loves the people of New Orleans enough to seek out the stories that are the lives of a few mirroring the lives of many. My friend, William Barnwell has brought the skill of listening to a new level. One definition of the word listen is 'paying attention to.' By re-counting the experien -- Linetta J. Gilbert ""advance praise"" Author InformationWilliam Barnwell is an Episcopal minister, teacher, and community advocate. The author of numerous books, he has ministered in Charleston, Boston, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans. Barnwell and his wife Corinne have lived in the Crescent City since 1970; they have three adult children and six grandchildren. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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