Denene Millner is a celebrated author whose works delve into the complexities of Black life and identity, often focusing on themes of family, culture, and empowerment. Her writing is characterized by its authentic voice, insightful observations, and a profound ability to capture the nuances of human experience within the African American community. Millner's literary contributions aim to illuminate and celebrate these stories, offering readers compelling narratives that resonate deeply and foster a greater understanding.
Miles Morales embarks on a journey of self-discovery in this picture book, exploring his identity as both an artist and Spider-Man. Through his experiences, he learns to embrace his unique qualities and the challenges that come with them, highlighting themes of creativity, heroism, and personal growth.
The story chronicles Sarah Breedlove's remarkable transformation from the first freeborn child in her family to a successful entrepreneur in the hair care industry. Her determination and innovation set her on a path to potentially become America's first self-made female millionaire, highlighting themes of resilience and empowerment.
Behind every strong woman are the women who raised her.'Heartbreaking, hopeful, and resilient... a masterpiece' TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis'Epic, heartbreaking and beautiful' KARIN SLAUGHTER
Drei Frauen. Drei Generationen. Ein Schicksal, das sie eint. Brooklyn 1969: Als die unverheiratete Afroamerikanerin Grace schwanger wird, will sie nur eines: ihr Kind gegen alle Konventionen behalten. Doch das Baby wird ihr weggenommen und wächst bei einem jungen Ehepaar auf. Obwohl Rae sehr früh von ihrer Adoption erfährt, stellt sie keine Fragen. Für sie sind Delores und Tommy ihre „richtigen“ Eltern. Das ändert sich jedoch, als mit dem Tod ihres Vaters ein Geheimnis ans Licht kommt, das Rae dazu zwingt, sich mit ihrer Herkunft auseinanderzusetzen – und mit ihren beiden Müttern. Meisterhaft verwebt Denene Millner die Leben von Grace, Delores und Rae zu einem Generationen umspannenden Epos von den Südstaaten in den 1960ern über die amerikanische Bürgerrechtsbewegung bis ins heutige New York. Ein hochaktueller Roman darüber, wie Herkunft, Kultur und die Last der Geschichte afroamerikanische Frauen bis heute prägen und darüber, dass es keine stärkere Macht gibt als die Liebe einer Mutter.
In her second adventure, Destiny the Fresh Princess continues to navigate the challenges of her vibrant life, inspired by the beloved character from The Fresh Prince. With humor and heart, she tackles themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, all while embracing her unique identity. This engaging story captures the spirit of the original series, making it a delightful read for fans of all ages.
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From noted parenting expert and bestselling author Denene Millner comes the definitive book about parenting African American children.
“Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast.”—Philadelphia Inquirer“Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what a good man is about. Steve Harvey dispenses a lot of fabulous information about men.”—Aretha FranklinThe #1 New York Times bestseller from the new guru of relationship advice, Steve Harvey’s Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is an invaluable self-help book that can empower women everywhere to take control of their relationships. The host of a top-rated radio show listened to by millions daily—and of cable TV’s The Steve Harvey Project—Harvey knows what men really think about love, intimacy, and commitment. In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, the author, media personality, and stand-up comedian gets serious, sharing his wealth of knowledge, insight, and no-nonsense advice for every good woman who wants to find a good man or make her current love last.
Ve své první knize Jednejte jako dáma, myslete jako muž, jež se okamžitě stala bestsellerem, seznámil Steve Harvey miliony žen na celém světě s tím, co si muži skutečně myslí o lásce, důvěrnostech a závazcích. Ve své druhé knize Jak si majít a udržet muže a zůstat Dámou se zaměřil na motivaci mužů a nabídl ženám rady a návody, jak získat ve vztahu víc - ať už jde o pomoc v domácnosti, splněná přání v ložnici, vyšší částku na společném kontě či pravdivé odpovědi na choulostivé otázky, například: Máš zájem o společnou budoucnost? Neodrazuje tě můj úspěch? Podvádíš mě?
