My Soul is A Witness
Author | : Gloria Wade-Gayles |
Publisher | : Beacon Press |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2002-05-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 0807009237 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780807009239 |
Rating | : 4/5 (239 Downloads) |
Download or read book My Soul is A Witness written by Gloria Wade-Gayles and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2002-05-11 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Soul Is a Witness is a powerful collection of poetry, prose, reflections, prayer, and song celebrating spirituality in the lives of African-American women. Featuring a variety of voices including Johnetta B. Cole, Marsye Conde, Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, Akasha (Gloria) Hull, Toni Morrison, Iyanla Vanzant, and Alice Walker, this collection demonstrates the diverse ways that women connect with the Spirit. Exploring faiths ranging from Islam to Buddhism to Christianity, these writings illustrate the importance of religion and spirituality in the women of the African-American community. No matter how the Spirit expresses itself in these women's lives, their faith is experienced not just as individuals but also as an inheritance from the women in their community. This anthology will surely touch every sister of the Spirit.