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"Daughter of the Tree brings together themes of nature, spirituality and justice. It is a mystical look at the childhood of Sojourner Truth based on the facts that at the age of 11 years old she created an outdoor prayer house made of willows and gathered herbs in the forest along the Hudson River in New York. Sojourner Truth says in her biography that it was a wild, out of doors life that suited her. We hope that children will be inspired to connect to nature and take charge of their spiritual journey like Sojourner did. Adults who read the book may appreciate the role that spirituality and nature play in helping liberators maintain personal equilibrium. The refrain in the book: ""If it matters to the tree, it matters to me"" is a wisdom saying as well as a reference to Sojourner's father being nicknamed ""the tree"". The wisdom saying ​refers to the symbiotic relationship humans have with trees; as well as the spiritual concept of the tree of life found in Ghanian and Christian culture. Since Sojourner's parents were devout Christians and from the Ghanian culture, Rev Dele imagines how these worldviews may have blended in a way that speaks to the 7 generations"

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"Dele has painted a remarkable picture of nature, spirituality and justice with young Sojourner Truth nee Isabella Baumfree. Each word is an exciting invitation to enter young Isabella's forest of time and space. You will experience the truth of a little girl that has traveled, is contemporary and prevails to this day"". Rev. Dr. LaVerne C. Hall We want young people to know they are co-creators with the source of life. They have a connection to all that exists because there is a oneness sin the universe. Even though Sojourner lived during an agrarian time, through her prayer life she was able to reach beyond the limitations of her time"". Delores Satterfield Stories are important in making things possible. Whatever the world seems to be is framed by the stories we tell and what we think is possible. I want to know more about what made Sojourner who she was. Her successful liberation from slavery was based on roots in her childhood. I want to encourage youth to know they can begin acting out their destiny in the world. Jazz Bold"

Dele has painted a remarkable picture of nature, spirituality and justice with young Sojourner Truth nee Isabella Baumfree. Each word is an exciting invitation to enter young Isabella's forest of time and space. You will experience the truth of a little girl that has traveled, is contemporary and prevails to this day . Rev. Dr. LaVerne C. Hall We want young people to know they are co-creators with the source of life. They have a connection to all that exists because there is a oneness sin the universe. Even though Sojourner lived during an agrarian time, through her prayer life she was able to reach beyond the limitations of her time . Delores Satterfield Stories are important in making things possible. Whatever the world seems to be is framed by the stories we tell and what we think is possible. I want to know more about what made Sojourner who she was. Her successful liberation from slavery was based on roots in her childhood. I want to encourage youth to know they can begin acting out their destiny in the world. Jazz Bold

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Rev Dele enjoys singing, talking to her family and listening to the wind rustle leaves on trees. When not writing books, she is encouraging others to include Mother Nature in their daily life and decision making. See her work at revdele.com

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