Standing the test of time: love stories of african american elders
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For African Americans, our history has borne witness to our willingness to love at all costs. We have jumped the broom to love that has reached the stars and returned to earth, a place that can become heaven when we love with all our hearts. Stories like those told in the collection, Standing the Test of Time: Love Stories of African American Elders, by Julie Rainbow remind us that we are worthy of the rich and long-lasting love we seek if we are willing to engage ourselves fully in the process with God, our families and our communities by our side.
Each of us, no matter the gender or ethnicity, seeks a love supreme, we merely need blueprints of how to construct its foundation.
In Standing the Test of Time, we see twenty African American couples (married thirty years or more) who have embraced the obligation to make themselves whole seeking, peace and truth as they reveal the parallels that have become their shared history. Philadelphia couple Irene and Joseph Yarbrough, married forty-eight years provide advice for couples, “In any marriage there are going to be valleys and things will turn out okay….There’s no perfect mate and if you’re looking for a perfect mate you’re going to have trouble. Decide what values you can live with and those you can’t and if you can’t live with the other person’s values, don’t marry.” Elder couples like Auretha and Jethro English, who after sixty-seven years of marital bliss concede that “you don’t fall out of love, you build it - it’s a road that is hard to travel if you don’t have God with you.” Honoring the sunshine and the shadows has been the love song of E. Vivian and Louis Williams, Atlanta residents who have been married 60 years. “I consider her a blessing, I really do. I feel very comfortable knowing that she is here for me. I feel good that I have had a life with her.”
The gracious, powerful stories in this book remind us - in the words of Margaret Walker that, “love stretches your heart and makes you big inside.’ And it is through this love that we become our authentic selves - free, powerful and ready to affect positive change in our world
Each of us, no matter the gender or ethnicity, seeks a love supreme, we merely need blueprints of how to construct its foundation.
In Standing the Test of Time, we see twenty African American couples (married thirty years or more) who have embraced the obligation to make themselves whole seeking, peace and truth as they reveal the parallels that have become their shared history. Philadelphia couple Irene and Joseph Yarbrough, married forty-eight years provide advice for couples, “In any marriage there are going to be valleys and things will turn out okay….There’s no perfect mate and if you’re looking for a perfect mate you’re going to have trouble. Decide what values you can live with and those you can’t and if you can’t live with the other person’s values, don’t marry.” Elder couples like Auretha and Jethro English, who after sixty-seven years of marital bliss concede that “you don’t fall out of love, you build it - it’s a road that is hard to travel if you don’t have God with you.” Honoring the sunshine and the shadows has been the love song of E. Vivian and Louis Williams, Atlanta residents who have been married 60 years. “I consider her a blessing, I really do. I feel very comfortable knowing that she is here for me. I feel good that I have had a life with her.”
The gracious, powerful stories in this book remind us - in the words of Margaret Walker that, “love stretches your heart and makes you big inside.’ And it is through this love that we become our authentic selves - free, powerful and ready to affect positive change in our world
Reviews
"In this period of time, domestic violence, child abuse and substance abuse often permeate our world and destroy our relationships and families. This book highlights the joy, adoration, goodness and the spirit of wholeness that support long-lasting, healthy relationships. The stories told by the couple's are honest and real amidst laughter and heartbreak. A genuine sense of commitment and loyalty is reflected throughout. Ms. Rainbow should be commended for her ability to capture the voices of love and to let them be heard through her book. Standing The Test Of Time is a breath of fresh air!" - Sharon M. Sneed
"I've watched the special on the Black Family Channel. It was so wonderful and sweet and it encouraged me to buy the book. I am looking forward to reading it." - C. Pope
"Great book that explores how couples experiencing long-lasting love were able to stay together despite the challenges of their relationships. Contemporary couples learn about the glue that keeps love strong." - Penelope Boyd
"I've watched the special on the Black Family Channel. It was so wonderful and sweet and it encouraged me to buy the book. I am looking forward to reading it." - C. Pope
"Great book that explores how couples experiencing long-lasting love were able to stay together despite the challenges of their relationships. Contemporary couples learn about the glue that keeps love strong." - Penelope Boyd
Standing the test of time: creating relationships that endure
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19.99
“Standing the Test of Time: Creating Relationships that Endure,” takes a look at the intimate lives of African American marriages of 30 years or more, to reveal valuable lessons in developing loving and lasting relationships.
While collecting the oral histories of African American couples for her first book, “Standing the Test of Time: Love Stories of African American Elders, author Julie rainbow discovered ten distinctive characteristics to sustaining long-lasting relationship. Julie has developed these themes into a valuable guide for couples and individuals seeking insight, growth and depth. This guide features loves stories with a purpose.
Deep and meaningful marriage is one of the most rewarding experiences life may offer. Standing the Test of Time: Creating Relationship That Endure” is a much-needed companion for any couple seeking to strengthen their bond and create a lasting, loving connection.
While collecting the oral histories of African American couples for her first book, “Standing the Test of Time: Love Stories of African American Elders, author Julie rainbow discovered ten distinctive characteristics to sustaining long-lasting relationship. Julie has developed these themes into a valuable guide for couples and individuals seeking insight, growth and depth. This guide features loves stories with a purpose.
Deep and meaningful marriage is one of the most rewarding experiences life may offer. Standing the Test of Time: Creating Relationship That Endure” is a much-needed companion for any couple seeking to strengthen their bond and create a lasting, loving connection.