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- In his previous bestsellers, Think and Grow Rich and What Makes the Great Great, Dennis Kimbro revealed the success secrets of highly touted entrepreneurs, corporate climbers, and Olympic athletes, as well as famous black Americans from George Washington Carver to Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, and Jesse Jackson.
- About the Author: DENNIS KIMBRO is a motivational speaker and the author of the bestselling Think and Grow Rich, Daily Motivations for African American Success, and What Makes the Great Great.
- 288 Pages
- Family + Relationships, Parenting
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In his previous bestsellers, "Think and Grow Rich" and "What Makes the Great Great," Kimbro revealed the success secrets of highly touted black people. Now he turns to another group of sages and mentors: the grandmothers who have long been the backbone of the African-American family and community.Book Synopsis
In his previous bestsellers, Think and Grow Rich and What Makes the Great Great, Dennis Kimbro revealed the success secrets of highly touted entrepreneurs, corporate climbers, and Olympic athletes, as well as famous black Americans from George Washington Carver to Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, and Jesse Jackson. In What Keeps Me Standing, he turns to another group of sages and mentors: the grandmothers who have long been the backbone of the African American family and community. Over a period of five years, Kimbro contacted one thousand grandmothers--women from a wide range of backgrounds and locations--asking, "If you had to write a one page letter to your children or the next generation, what would you tell them about life?" Their answers, collected here, show that success in life cannot be measured in terms of wealth and material goods alone. The lives they describe and the advice they proffer capture both a richness in spirit and a strong belief in the power of every individual to take charge of his or her own destiny. In the face of racism, both blatant and subtle, financial struggles, and personal setbacks, black grandmothers have helped their communities in thousands of tangible and intangible ways, providing support, inspiration, and love not only to their own children and grandchildren but also to neighbors, friends, and extended families. Filled with examples of how even the smallest acts of kindness and compassion can make a difference in the world, What Keeps Me Standing is a treasure trove of the wisdom that comes with years of experience, transformation, and growth. It is the perfect gift.Review Quotes
"This is a sage and inspiring collection that passes on words of wisdom, faith, and support." --Booklist "This book is a concise guide to life's most probing questions about love, self-fulfillment, and more. It's a perfect gift for any reader, especially on Mother's Day, graduations, and birthdays." --Upscale "Sage advice and inspirational stories from grandmothers across the country and from all walks of life . . . their words are moving." --Today's Black Woman
About the Author
DENNIS KIMBRO is a motivational speaker and the author of the bestselling Think and Grow Rich, Daily Motivations for African American Success, and What Makes the Great Great. He lives in Decatur, Georgia, with his family.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.36 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Parenting
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Theme: Grandparenting
Format: Paperback
Author: Dennis Kimbro
Language: English
Street Date: April 5, 2005
TCIN: 91285960
UPC: 9780767912389
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5675
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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