Restoring the Village: Solutions for the Black Family

By Jawanza Kunjufu

Book Overview

In an effort to reconstruct the "village" that once helped raise the children of the African American community, this inspiring call to arms examines several issues facing black families of today, including divorce, parenting, fatherlessness, teen pregnancy, and dating. Driven by the 66 percent divorce rate and endemic lack of fathers in African American homes, this consideration draws upon the resources of grandparents, aunts, uncles, other relatives, mentors, ministers, deacons, teachers, and community advocates to rebuild a safe and nurturing community in which African American children can thrive. Sound parenting strategies, techniques for building an extended family, and ways to dispel the cultural myths that shake the foundation of the black home are also provided. Additionally, this book is a valuable resource for people of other racial backgrounds working with black families, such as social workers, teachers, psychologists, and community leaders.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0913543802
• ISBN13: 9780913543801
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: African American Images
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

What are our values?

In reading this book, you understand what the values of African-Amrericans are. Also, you get a better idea as to how we can restore ourselves as a people. The only way that this is possible is through the use of villages values which are discussed in this book. I recommend anyone this book who likes African-American literature with some truth to it.