In 'Parenting for the Inside Out, ' child psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and early childhood expert Mary Hartzell explore the extent to which our childhood experiences shape the way we parent
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Daniel J. Siegel is an internationally acclaimed author and child psychiatrist who bridges the gap between science and personal growth. His work centers on Interpersonal Neurobiology, an interdisciplinary framework for understanding our subjective and interpersonal lives. Siegel possesses a remarkable ability to articulate complex scientific concepts in a way that is both concise and accessible to all readers. His recent writings explore how mindfulness practices can foster interpersonal and intrapersonal attunement, leading to enhanced personal development and well-being.
A poetic coming-of-age memoir that explores the legacies of family, race, and religion, this work follows Mary-Alice Daniel's journey from Nigeria to England and America. After her family moved from West Africa to England, they faced a stark contrast to their vibrant Nigerian culture, embarking on a quest for belonging across three continents. The narrative delves into Daniel's upbringing against a backdrop of migration, addressing themes of race, religious conflict, and cultural identity. She examines the lives of her parents and ancestors, uncovering the tribal mythologies that have shaped her existence. Daniel grapples with her identity, as the Nigerian government recognizes her as Longuda, her father's tribe, while matrilineal traditions link her to the Fulani, and her childhood language belongs to the Hausa tribe. Yet, her strongest connection is to California, which she reveals through its captivating history. To reclaim her legacies, Daniel revisits her unsettled childhood and navigates ancestral traditions. Her layered narratives reflect the spiritual complexities of Islam, Christianity, and magic. This memoir serves as a cultural distillation of the Black diaspora, mapping the intricate connections and boundaries of Blackness from colonial histories to her life in America, all conveyed through lyrical observation and deep introspection.
The 117th volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets, in which Mary-Alice Daniel confronts tricontinental culture shock and her curious placement within many worlds