The Ties That Bind Timeless Values for African American Families [Paperback]

Dr. Joyce A. Ladner brings profound insight to the challenge of raising strong children in ambivalent times, and offers abundant reasons to rejoice in renewing family ties. A treasury of time-tested virtues. -Bookpage

[A] wonderful guide . . . . Ladner has taken words of wisdom from generations past to help parents, teachers, and clergy with new insight into instilling pride, courage, and self-esteem in African American children. -Booklist

A book full of lessons on restoring important values to African American families. . . . [Dr. Ladner] weaves together historical and contemporary issues to offer innovative ways to reconnect the black family. -Ebony

A practical guide for today, and for a better tomorrow. If you care about African American people, then you must read this book. -Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Emory University

A crucial template for parents, youth workers, educators, and community groups working closely with young people. -Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League

A masterpiece of scholarship. -Andrew Billingsley, University of South Carolina

An inspirational and compelling book. Everyone committed to preserving African American values should read it. . . . A must for your home library. -Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical SchoolForeword by Dr. Dorothy I. Height.

Acknowledgments.

KEEPING THE PROMISE.

Frank Talk About Black Values.

The First Principle: Identity Determines Personal Power.

The Second Principle: We Did Not Raise Ourselves Alone.

The Third Principle: We Are Making the Future Together.

The Fourth Principle: The Past Is Prologue.

THE BLACK VALUE SYSTEM--TIMELESS TIES THAT BIND.<lL