I describe in this book how the Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome has historically and currently affected my own family, and subsequently many other Black families. The book suggests that pre-slavery, Middle Passage, post-slavery, and modern-day conditions contributed to the Black family’s pathologies. It goes on to demonstrate the manifestation of some of these specific problems in my family that has been caused by these historical conditions. It shows how the past continues to write on the s...

“Country Boy: Way Down Home” is a book of sayings, thoughts, and ideas. These thoughts came from the author’s own cerebral processes. He simply sat down over a period of many months and forced his conscious and subconscious mind to produce these ideas. They are meant to inspire and to motivate. You will find them interesting, captivating, entertaining, and stimulating. It took him seventy-five years to accumulate the wisdom that went into the writing of this book. Some of these sayings are...

The author has written fifteen short stories that come straight from his cerebral-conscious and -subconscious mind. Each story contains approximately 2,500 words. These stories are easy reading, original, and guaranteed to entertain. They are congruent, sensible, and logical. They are fresh, entertaining, and creative; also succint, down to earth, and will force one to engage his or her imagination. The stories mimic some of the author's experiences, but are completely fictional, and in no...

This book puts forth the idea that rather than there being a “God, or a Balance in the Universe”: “God is the Balance in the Universe.” It also puts forth the idea that Jesus Christ was basically conceived by 300 Roman Catholic Bishops at the Nicene Council in 325 A.D. The Bible is indeed not the Word of God, neither was it influenced by God. It consists of Fables, parables, myths, folktales, and allegories taken from other mythical-religious doctrines. The Bible consists of too many incon...

This book consists of statements, sayings, thoughts, and ideas that mainly came from the author’s creative cerebral consciousness. A few of them came from TV, radio, and Internet; but were restructured and revised to the author’s taste. Many of these sayings and ideas are not erudite but simple and to the point, yet profound in many ways. These sayings are meant to motivate and inspire the reader. You will find them interesting and stimulating.

“Thanks for Saving My Life,” is a tribute to all the people who were responsible for literally and figuratively saving the author’s life. The author has written fifteen brief essays for the purpose of elaborating on this issue. Some of the individuals, organizations, and scenarios saved his life by what they did; others saved it by what they didn’t do. Some were aware they were helping him while others were not. Whether they did it by omission or commission, literally or figuratively, they...

"Helping Black Children Succeed in the Education Game: A Personal Perspective," describes how education for Blacks originated in this country, how education progressed in this country, and how one should prepare their Black child to participate in this educational system. It suggests that it is completely necessary to do everything possible to help prepare your child for participation in this educational system. It also indicates that we must begin to prepare our children for their future....

"How I Became Dysfunctional: Notes from a Personal Perspective," is a book of essays about the author's family dysfunctions. It outlines the experiences of the author's family and many other Black families in this country. It pinpoints the Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome as being responsible for most of the dysfunctions in the Black family. The author gives details about his family's dysfunction from his own unique perspective. He takes us on a brief-wild ride where you must buckle your seat...

"Inspirational poetry" written by bernice willis

BY FREDERICK HARDMAN, ESQ. [MAGA. FEBRUARY 1848.] I believe I have the pleasure of seeing Mr – – , said a voice in English, as I paused for a moment, my breakfast concluded, before the door of a Palais Royal coffee-house, planning the disposal of my day.

Excerpt from Conference Address One of the most complex and significant social issues facing our nation is reform of our national health system. I am personally committed, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber is committed, to doing everything we can to help improve that system while simultaneously gaining some measure of control over the tremen dous rate of cost escalation. I feel very strongly that in the months ahead, business leaders must become actively involved in a concerted effort to strike a...

In 'UNCHAINED - Powerful & Unflinching Narratives Of Former Slaves: 28 True Life Stories in One Volume,' readers are transported through the harrowing and inspiring journeys of former slaves as recounted in their own words. The anthology masterfully intertwines themes of resilience, freedom, and the relentless pursuit of dignity, offering an indispensable glimpse into one of the darkest yet most transformative periods of history. Featuring an array of narrative styles—from stark, unadorned...