What People Are Saying About The Book
The most exciting book I have read since The Infidel. Grace Virtue’s insights are original and always stimulating.
-David R. Woods
Associate Dean, John H. Johnson School of Communications
Howard University
Grace Virtue is a New World woman raising her children outside their native culture. Her journey is that of a person learning how to be fierce as well as compassionate.
- E. Ethelbert Miller
Award-winning author of Fathering Words and The Fifth Inning
On the complex issue of modern mothering, this book picks up many strands and weaves a finely textured product.
- Scherri Henderson President and CEO, Spiritual Images Inc.
A Warm and Wonderful Tribute to Motherhood... Just a wonderful book.
-Rev. Dr. Denise King -Miller
While imparting her life lessons to her daughters, Grace Virtue explores social issues, such as racism and classism, with refreshing honesty. Virtue shows us that when we discuss these issues with sincerity, we can also gain a better understanding of our own humanity. The prose is poetic, insightful and engaging.
- Raven O. Padgett
Washington, D.C.
At every point in this book expect to be engaged, at every point expect to be drawn into the story and at every point expect your own thoughts and opinions to beg to be part of the story - it evokes that much response. It is a book everyone - no matter your background or gender, will enjoy...and want to pass on to a friend to read.
- Sherrie Reid
Texas
I wished that I had this growing up. More than anything, I wish that my mother had it. It speaks to the innate curiosity of children and suggestions on how to deal/handle their thirst to learn.
- Sally S. Young
Wisconsin
The writing is vivid, lucid and intimate. The subject matter is comfortably woven together -- the micro personal moments that will be familiar to anyone who has been in a parent-child relationship and the macro musings on societal dilemmas specific to the United States, to the author's native Jamaica and the whole of humankind.
- Liam McGrath
Maryland
I couldn't put this book down! It is a must read for every mother who ever raised or may raise a child someday. Grace Virtue addresses every issue, every worry, and every joy that fills a mother's heart as she tries to do her best to raise decent children in our complex world. This book resonates because it's written with warmth, honesty, intelligence, dignity and the wryest sense of humor this side of the Caribbean.
- Gail Redd
Maryland
This is a book from which everyone could benefit. Much of it reads like the story of my life. I really like that I could skip around and not loose my place. The humor in this book is well placed. Great Job. This book comes highly recommended.
- Cheril Thompson, Ph.D.
Texas
This is the perfect book for mothers today who need answers to the questions our children ask.
- Shanette Davis
Georgia
By far this is my favorite book. It is written from true life experience—family, ethics, race, determination, faith and honesty.
- Jared Teklu
Virginia
Virtue's answers are candid and deeply considered when referring to such difficult issues as abortion, religion, healthy weight control, marriage, divorce, sexually transmitted diseases and discipline.
- Brooke Kenny
The Gazette