Friendly Fire Hurts—and Can Heal

by Linda Pate
 
I was thinking about all of the challenges that we face today and as I thought about the relationships in the church we all at some point have experienced a “friendly fire” – emotionally hurtful encounters in the church or brought on by someone in the ministry. Many times you won’t see it [...]

The Scratches We All Sustain

by Linda Pate
 
I recently was introduced to author Frankie Nicole while attending an event in Maryland. The title of her book, Scratches (ANESCO Enterprises $13.95), intrigued me. As I began reading the collection of stories, the characters became more interesting. My favorite story is Green-Eyed Monsters. The story was so real I could relate [...]

Summer Books about Success and Seduction

by Linda Pate
 
This summer I have read some very interesting books and have been introduced to new and uprising authors. “The Barack in Me” (Mind Candy $10.99) touched me as author Moses Miller spoke to our young African-American males about the need for them to pursue their dreams and goals. Moses shares how young African [...]

Black Book Clubs Keep the Pages Turning

by Linda Pate
 

 
Why do we need book clubs? What purpose do they serve? I wondered one day.
 
So I began researching how book clubs really service the literary world. I found out how important book clubs are: They promote literacy among all communities. Book clubs also encourage authors to follow their dreams and to share their [...]

Great Summer Books

by Linda Pate
 
Women young and old have found themselves overcoming many life struggles. Many have experienced abuse, having to be responsible for our families while fighting for our rights. At times we are left alone to raise our children and to manage our finances not knowing how to make ends meet. We are Woman (Tate [...]