Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:96
  • eBook ISBN:9781620953839

You Can Go Home Again

Reflections of a Nubian Daughter

By Amy Bryant

Overview

"You CAN Go Home Again" is a collection of the author's reflections of being a woman of color in White America, with a multicultural genealogy: Caribbean, Native American, European and African. The author's intention is the celebration of pride in heritage, diversity and the unity of all God's children: "the multi-hued face of God, created in the image of God." It is hoped that the readers will be inspired to investigate the richness of their own heritage.
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Description

"You CAN Go Home Again" is a collection of vignettes celebrating diversity of heritage. It is divided into three sections "Home to the Caribbean," "Home to South Africa" and Home to Your Childhood. Rather than being autobiographical, the book presents the author's reflections of being a woman of color in White America, with a multicultural genealogy: Caribbean, Native American, European and African. The author's intention is the celebration of pride in heritage, diversity and the unity of all God's children: "the multi-hued face of God, created in the image of God." It is hoped that the readers will be inspired to investigate the richness of their own heritage.
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About The Author

Living in America as a woman of color, Amy Bryant's life and that of her family has been shaped by a multicultural mosaic. Her immediate family encompasses her children and grandchildren...In the tradition of her culture, her extended family includes those of her bloodline as well as those mutually chosen to be called "family." With a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University, and a Masters from Columbia University, Amy enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Clinical Social Wor5ker. The avocations of Reiki Master, Minister and now Author, have added to the depth and breadth of her experience. Encouraged by friends and family to tel her story, Amy has written this collection of vignettes to honor the richness of a heritage that the shares with many people of color. The book is an invitation for you to walk with her on her journey home.
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