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A Celebration of African-American MothersFull of warmth and wisdom, My Mother's Daughter presents compelling stories of Black women in varying geographies, careers, and stages of life with one important commonality: the powerful relationships with their mothers. These personal and poignant essays depict the impactful connection built and sustained between them, often when accomplishments by Black women were challenged. This collection of nearly 30 essays from highly accomplished Black women, delivers realistic pictures of the impactful and not always-easy relationships between mothers and daughters. The book offers a rich testament to the first connection women have and the enduring legacy of faith, wisdom, service, and love. Read this collection to learn about the esteemed writers and the women they honor, and garner valuable advice to weave into your own mother-daughter story.

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"""We have always known of the deep and powerful connection of Black mothers and their daughters. Never before has a book captured the emotional, the spiritual, and the devoted love of that connection. Paulette Norvel Lewis' book does just that."" -Ambassador Andrew J. Young, Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations ""My friend and colleague of many years, Paulette Norvel Lewis, has offered a book of joyful stories about Black mothers and daughters. Not only does it remind me of my own mother and her courage to enroll her son in Little Rock Central High School, but it also reminds me of the ability of Black mothers to overcome adversity in spite of the odds. This book is a beautiful reminder that we are our mothers' daughters...and sons."" -Ernest G. Green, The Little Rock Nine ""After my mother's death in 2006, people often told me, 'You are your mother's daughter.' They were suggesting that my mother, Coretta Scott King, was being reflected through me. As is true for so many daughters, my mom is responsible for the woman I am today. Paulette's book, My Mother's Daughter, captures the spirit of those special mother-daughter relationships as well as her unique insight into what it really means to be empowered by our mothers. My mother often utilized the skillful writings of Paulette Norvel Lewis as her Chief of Staff and later as a consultant. You will see this skillfulness show up in the many stories that are shared in My Mother's Daughter. I know that many will be inspired, uplifted, and encouraged as they read and digest these stories."" -Reverend Dr. Bernice A. King, Daughter of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and CEO of the King Center ""Paulette Norvel Lewis, drawing from her own ancestral history of strong Black women, has given us a treasured portrait of Black motherhood. Having known Paulette for more than fifty years, I can attest to her integrity, civic engagement, and tender strength that come from her own mother. Black mothers have often given the world strength, resilience, and wisdom of divinity. This book's truth has been waiting to be born."" -Sister Patricia Caraher, O.P., Sinsinawa Dominican Sister and Paulette Norvel Lewis' High School Teacher Paulette's book, My Mother's Daughter, is a thought-provoking reflection on how Black mothers have influenced and shaped the lives of many successful daughters and sons.Reading this book is not just a passive experience; it takes on a powerful journey of empowerment and inspiration. Like many in the book, I echo many of my 95-year-old mother's traits, from her insatiable curiosity and love for books and the arts to her commitment to political and social activism and love for humanity. Thank you, Paulette -Floydetta McAfee, Matron of the USNS John Lewis and daughter of Mrs. Etta McAfee, who was the first African American Social Director at West Point Military Academy"

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