Ancestors Said

2021-11-04 Self-Help

Author : Ehime Ora
Release : 2021-11-04
Genre : Self-Help
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Book Synopsis Ancestors Said by : Ehime Ora

Download or read book Ancestors Said written by Ehime Ora. This book was released on 2021-11-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancestors Said is a 365-page debut prose collection by Ehime Ora, a writer who rose to popularity through her social media presence. Ora's debut book holds gentle words of prayer and affirmation to intuitively provide you with peace, joy, and healing all year long. The author intends for the book to be read day-by-day as meditative guides or utilized as journal prompts.

Ancestor Trouble

2023-06-20 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Maud Newton
Release : 2023-06-20
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 497/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Ancestor Trouble written by Maud Newton. This book was released on 2023-06-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Extraordinary and wide-ranging . . . a literary feat that simultaneously builds and excavates identity.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) Roxane Gay’s Audacious Book Club Pick • Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize • An acclaimed writer goes searching for the truth about her complicated Southern family—and finds that our obsession with ancestors opens up new ways of seeing ourselves—in this “brilliant mix of personal memoir and cultural observation” (The Boston Globe). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, NPR, Time, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Esquire, Garden & Gun Maud Newton’s ancestors have fascinated her since she was a girl. Her mother’s father was said to have married thirteen times. Her mother’s grandfather killed a man with a hay hook. Mental illness and religious fanaticism percolated Maud’s maternal lines back to an ancestor accused of being a witch in Puritan-era Massachusetts. Newton’s family inspired in her a desire to understand family patterns: what we are destined to replicate and what we can leave behind. She set out to research her genealogy—her grandfather’s marriages, the accused witch, her ancestors’ roles in slavery and other harms. Her journey took her into the realms of genetics, epigenetics, and debates over intergenerational trauma. She mulled over modernity’s dismissal of ancestors along with psychoanalytic and spiritual traditions that center them. Searching and inspiring, Ancestor Trouble is one writer’s attempt to use genealogy—a once-niche hobby that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry—to make peace with the secrets and contradictions of her family's past and face its reverberations in the present, and to argue for the transformational possibilities that reckoning with our ancestors offers all of us.

Ancestors Said

2023-07-25 Self-Help

Author : Ehime Ora
Release : 2023-07-25
Genre : Self-Help
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Book Rating : 767/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Ancestors Said written by Ehime Ora. This book was released on 2023-07-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A joy-filled gift from the ancestors composed of 365 gentle prayers and affirmations to intuitively provide you with healing all year long. “Ancestors said they experience life through your eyes. Living your life as full as you can nourishes them. You being alive is enough for them.” “I pray that you see life through. I pray that you let it show you just how good it can get.” “If you’re feeling stuck, speak to the heavens. A path to freedom will open up.” Ancestors Said is full of 365 affirmations, prayers, and reflections just like these. It is designed to be used all year long, helping the reader along a healing journey and leading them to experience a deep connection with the ancestors and joy in their daily life.

My Ancestors Said

2024-01-26 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Emmanuel Simms
Release : 2024-01-26
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Download or read book My Ancestors Said written by Emmanuel Simms. This book was released on 2024-01-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My Ancestors Said," the inaugural book in the transformative "Healing While Black" series, is a profound journey into the heart of ancestral wisdom and legacy. This book serves as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment rooted in the enduring teachings of our ancestors. In this captivating volume, readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of African and African Diaspora heritage through a collection of stories, poems, and affirmations passed down through generations. "My Ancestors Said" is more than just a book; it's an intimate conversation with the past, echoing the voices of ancestors who have paved the way with their resilience, wisdom, and unyielding strength. Key features of "My Ancestors Said" include: Ancestral Stories: Rediscover the tales that have shaped generations, offering lessons of courage, love, and perseverance. Poetic Wisdom: Immerse yourself in a selection of poems that resonate with the soul's deepest yearnings for understanding and healing. Affirmations from the Past: Engage with powerful affirmations that connect you to the ancestral spirit, fostering a sense of belonging and identity. Reflective Exercises: Participate in guided reflections and journaling prompts designed to help you weave these ancestral teachings into the fabric of your daily life. "My Ancestors Said" is not just a reading experience; it's a journey of reclamation and reverence. It invites you to honor the legacy of your ancestors, embrace their enduring wisdom, and carry their strength into your own path of healing and self-realization. Whether you are seeking to deepen your understanding of your heritage, find comfort in the wisdom of those who came before, or simply explore the richness of Black storytelling, "My Ancestors Said" is a beacon of light and a source of enduring wisdom. Join us in this first step of the "Healing While Black" series, and let the voices of your ancestors guide you towards a path of healing and empowerment.

From the Ashes

2019-08-06 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Jesse Thistle
Release : 2019-08-06
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 210/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book From the Ashes written by Jesse Thistle. This book was released on 2019-08-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER *Winner, Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Nonfiction *Winner, Indigenous Voices Awards *Winner, High Plains Book Awards *Finalist, CBC Canada Reads *A Globe and Mail Book of the Year *An Indigo Book of the Year *A CBC Best Canadian Nonfiction Book of the Year In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, Jesse Thistle, once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar, chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is. If I can just make it to the next minute...then I might have a chance to live; I might have a chance to be something more than just a struggling crackhead. From the Ashes is a remarkable memoir about hope and resilience, and a revelatory look into the life of a Métis-Cree man who refused to give up. Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle briefly found himself in the foster-care system with his two brothers, cut off from all they had known. Eventually the children landed in the home of their paternal grandparents, whose tough-love attitudes quickly resulted in conflicts. Throughout it all, the ghost of Jesse’s drug-addicted father haunted the halls of the house and the memories of every family member. Struggling with all that had happened, Jesse succumbed to a self-destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime, spending more than a decade on and off the streets, often homeless. Finally, he realized he would die unless he turned his life around. In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, the abuse he endured, and how he uncovered the truth about his parents. Through sheer perseverance and education—and newfound love—he found his way back into the circle of his Indigenous culture and family. An eloquent exploration of the impact of prejudice and racism, From the Ashes is, in the end, about how love and support can help us find happiness despite the odds.

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