Deep River and the Negro Spiritual Speaks of Life and Death

by Howard Thurman

Book Overview

""Deep River: An Interpretation of Negro Spirituals"" is a book written by Howard Thurman that explores the history and significance of African American spirituals. The book delves into the origins of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0913408204
• ISBN13: 9780913408209
• Release Date: May 1975
• Publisher: Friends United Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

The Message of the Spirituals

Howard Thurman, grandson of an enslaved grandmother, author, philosopher, and writer, offers two books in one with "Deep River" and "The Negro Spiritual Speaks of Life and Death." Both volumes describe with amazing insight the depths of meaning held in the slave songs. Thurman provides accurate and detailed background along with experiential wisdom that bring the spirituals to life for all readers, regardless of race. Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."