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| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Soul Water Rising Catalog: Book Release date: 2005-05-05 Media: Paperback Number of pages: 350 Ean: 9780971330818 Book Isbn: 0971330816  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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| July 15, 1968. It is only three months following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the nation is burning. Black and White America are locked in the tense grip of massive change. Into this inferno steps an unsuspecting young White couple. Neither significantly knew even a single African American person while growing up. Now, a child will change all of that forever. In this fateful moment, a Black baby becomes perhaps the first in the history of New Mexico to be adopted by a White family. Here is a brazenly honest glimpse into the mind and heart of that child, a true story for the ages that flows like a soulful river—separated from his mother at birth, placed into foster care, adopted, and finally reunited with his biological family in adulthood—an astounding journey of personal discovery. Jaiya John has opened the floodgates on his own childhood with this piercing memoir. Black Baby White Hands, a waterfall of jazz splashing over the rocks of love, pain and the honoring of family. Magically, this book finds a way to sing as it cries, and to exude compassion even as it dispels well-entrenched myths. This story is sure to find itself well worn, stained by tears, and brushed by laughter in the lap of parents, adolescents, educators, students and professionals. Here comes the rain and the sunshine, all at once. |
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 Written on October 8, 2007 Summary: Beautifully Written Jaiya John shows immense courage as he gives the early details of his life's journey. His sensitivity and honesty triumph as he describes childhood illusion, confusion, and isolation. The way he tells his story, anyone can easily understand and relate to, regardless of background. The poetry throughout is brilliant. I read this book hoping to learn about the perspective of adopted children and children in foster care; I gained the perspective and insight I was seeking, but received much more in the reading of this memoir. I am grateful for the opportunity, and encourage others to experience this compelling story. Written on September 3, 2007 Summary: Raw but true and helpful as an adoptive parent As the white mother of 2 black boys and a white biological son, I found this book to be extremely powerful and educational. I use it as a reference - I go back to it as they grow and change and I learn more about myself as a mother. I am called to be deeply honest about my own thoughts and feelings while trying to honor and respect the unique experiences of all my sons - from their perspectives. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is considering adoption - of any kind, but particularly transracial adoption. Written on July 23, 2007 Summary: an amazing view this is going to be a very valuable tool for tranracially parernted or adopted children. Written on January 14, 2007 Summary: Eye Opening I am now a White mother of a Black baby and I have learned more than I bargained for. I did expect a "how to book" but instead was blessed with this memoir. I bought the book in hopes of learning how to help my my baby to grow to be the best Black man he can be. During this book, I felt as though this could be the story of ANY adopted child OR any Black child not necessarily even both. Written on January 5, 2007 Summary: This Truth Can Not Be Denied By White Parents As a white sister of an African American boy adopted in 1970,a mother of two Ethiopian children and a soical woker creating multiracially families I have to say this is the most true,painful and amazing book I have read. I painfully made my way through the book for the first time truly understanding the depth of my brother's experience. Wanting to deny what Jaiya was sharing but knowing he was right. Remembering too many painful moments for my brother. However,celebrating the progress we have made and the changes I have made as a mother of black children but also agonizing over the changes we have not made.... It is now required reading for all of my families wanting to adopt across the racial lines. |
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| Release date | 2005-05-05 | 2000-05-08 | 2006-09-05 | 2000-06-15 | 1992-10-13 | 2004-03-30 |
| Media | Paperback | Paperback | Hardcover | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Format | - | - | Bargain Price | - | - | - |
| Number of pages | 350 | 304 | 472 | 406 | 32 | 240 |
| Ean | 9780971330818 | 9780787952341 | - | 9780231118293 | 9780679832270 | 9780738209500 |
| Book Isbn | 0971330816 | 0787952346 | - | 0231118295 | 0679832270 | 0738209503 |
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