Beyond the Briar Patch: Affrilachian Folktales, Food, and Folklore
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (843 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1624910254 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lyn Ford, an African-American storyteller honored by her peers nationally retells traditional stories and folkways from her cultural heritage. In addition, she provides readers with insights and historic perspective of these tales by including notes and references to extensive resources regarding the folktales she tells and the history that brought them to us.
"A Storylovers Must Read" according to S. Johnson. Reading the Preface was very enlightening. I learned to appreciate my own personal "Briar Patch." I was informed, uplifted and sometimes just plain tickled by this collection of Lyn Ford's stories. The Reading Group Q and A's, citations and story notes are exceptional additions to an outstanding book. What a gift she has given by sharing her family's legacy of stories!
At the end of each story, Ford inserts notes about the story, its origins, and its cultural and societal implications.” . “The stories in this collection give dignity to the full measure of the African-American—indeed the human—experience. Storyteller Ford highlights the heart, humor, history and humanity of African American stories