Standing the Test of Time: Creating Relationships that Endure

“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.

Additional bodies of work:
Grits, Greens & Griots | "Those That Stayed" |  “Catch the VIBE” (Voices and Images of Beloved Elders) 
“Standing the Test of Time:  Creating Relationships that Endure” - Workbook  | “Not Finished Yet - Elder Women of Philadelphia”