Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans by Eric V. Copage

Synopsis

Eric V. Copage's Black Pearls is an extraordinary book of inspirational thoughts and practical advice for African-Americans. The 365 quotes that begin each day's entry range from African proverbs to wisdom from Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X, Terry McMillan, Bill Cosby, Rosa Parks, Spike Lee, Marian Wright Edelman, Alice Walker, and Martin Luther King, Jr., among hundreds of other diverse and accomplished people of African descent. And each day's entry covers a new topic: Love, Anger, Pride, Dieting, Stress, Stereotypes, Power, and Success are just a few! From the daily inspirations, author Eric V. Copage suggests meditations and specific actions that will help readers boost their spirits -- and achieve their dreams.

Annotation

There is a great tradition in the African-American community of gaining daily inspiration and motivation from recounting the extraordinary words, thoughts, and achievements of people of African descent. Now, at last, there is a book that offers 365 special messages to help African-Americans find the strength to achieve their dreams.

Biography

Eric V. Copage, a reporter at the New York Times, has also been an editor at the New York Times Magazine and a music columnist for Essence.