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Description

LIFELINES: The Black Book of Proverbs
by Askhari Johnson Hodari and Yvonne McCalla Sobers
Illustrated by Katie Yamasaki
Foreword by The Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Broadway Books | November, 2009 | ISBN 9780767931205 | 256 pages

This illustrated treasury of proverbs unites the timeless wisdom of Black communities in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, while speaking to the triumphs and challenges of everyday life.

Proverbs are presented in vibrant story-poem form, and are uniquely arranged by key life cycle events such as birth, initiation, marriage, and death. The proverbs can be found under themes such as “wealth,” “parenting,” “change” and “strength.” Inspired illustrations introduce each section along with beautiful vignettes showing how African proverbs comfort, inspire and instruct during different phases of life.

LIFELINES draws inspiration from the authors’ combined 110 years of experience and proverb gathering.  Askhari Johnson Hodari and Yvonne McCalla Sobers share  proverbs that both tell a story and stand on their own. So whether you flip LIFELINES open to a random page, read Lifelines through from start to finish, or search for a proverb to speak to  your unique circumstance, you’ll find just the right lifeline to provide the comfort and support you’re seeking.

Excerpts

Contents
Introduction
Proverbs
Lifelines Original Art

For the Press

Press Release
Reviews and Praise
Interviews
Q and A
Download high-res book cover

Extras

Lifelines Book Trailer
Bibliography
Katie Yamasaki’s Lifelines Gallery

Charity

In honor of our past, and with hope for our future, the authors are donating a portion of their LIFELINES royalty proceeds to Save Africa’s Children.” Save Africa’s Children (SAC) provides direct support and care to orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty and war throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. SAC partners with individuals, churches, grassroots organizations, government and corporate sectors, endeavoring to build a dynamic, diverse movement to restore hope and a future for Africa’s children.”

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