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All the rave…Come on People
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Black Family, Books, Family, Inspirational on November 2, 2007
Come on People a book written by Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint is all the rave in the black community.
Some people say, “This is right on time…”, others still believe they have missed the mark.
I haven’t picked up the book yet but gather that it is a bit of both. We all know those that need to read the book probably will never part its pages until it is too late. But for those who will like myself, it is up to us to transfer the knowledge.
“Well how do we do that?”, you might ask. Well for starters like a wise woman recently told me. Start with your kids, nephews, nieces, anyone you have influence over. Maybe it is a young person you are mentoring. Beging to tell them the truth, and stop feeding them the lies of victim-hood. We as a people have to learn when to rise up and take life by the reigns and with the help of God all Mighty direct it in the way we should go.
“Yeah, yeah–, but how are we to effect the masses with the message, and begin to change their minds?” I asked the same question too. The wise ladies response was that, “It’s too late for them, you have to start with you own and duplicate it…” At first I didn’t know what to say to that. I tend to be the optimistic one in the world, and believe that people’s minds, no matter how long they’ve been a certain way, can be change. I just don’t want to be dead and gone, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before the fruit of our labor is matured.
So first let me go get this book, and then second share it with those who find it hard to read, or excuses not to.
Remember, consistent effort produces results.
Reposition Yourself…
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Books, Business, Inspirational on October 25, 2007
A great man once said that, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
In reading T.D. Jakes latest book Reposition Yourself Living Life Without Limits is a step in the right direction. I fortunately came upon this book on a fluke, not that I would not have read it, but probably not as soon as I have now. It came at a time in my life when I think I most needed it. A lady just happened to have the book for a while and had not had a chance to read it herself. She decided to propose that I read it and report back to her. Immediately I jumped at the opportunity for those who know me best, know I love to read.
At first I was thinking I will surely send her a invoice for my services, but after reading the entire book in 4 days I have decided that this one will be on the house, for she has paid me by allowing me to read it and take in T.D.’s timely wisdom.
Well enough of how I got the book what you want to know is it worth the read, and I give a shout, “Hell yeah!” Reposition Yourself is an awesome read. Jakes’ with in his own creative way unleashes the inspiration to look at your life situation in a different light. He directs his readers to not count your life as over because of the circumstances you have come up against, and constantly encourages us to reposition ourselves for victory.
I know I have been vauge and for a purpose, I want you to read the book. Yes I will be giving the lady a 3 page report out if I can keep it that small, but that is what she asked me for. And believe me she has paid for it by letting me read this progressive and thought provoking book.
Thank you Bridgette
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