For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Copyright © 2004 - 2010 Esther Davis-Thompson
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Esther Davis-Thompson offers beautifully lyrical reflections on motherhood in the African-American community."
---Publisher's Weekly
"This book is a treasure-trove."
--- Lucia Herndon, Columnist, the Philadelphia Inquirer
Impressive... MotherLove reminds us we are our best thing."
--- Nikki Giovanni, poet
"Powerful and nurturing."
--- Barnett Wright, Philadelphia Tribune
"Rich with affirmation, common sense, and wisdom about recovering one's spiritual 'motherspace' ...a gift to women trying to mother well."
--- The Other Side
"An empowering compilation that feeds the spirit and nourishes the soul."
--- Black Issues Book Review
"As a teacher and mother of ten children, Davis-Thompson knows of what she speaks. MotherLove is a personal passionate vision for renewing the emotional and spiritual lives of children, families, and communities."
--- Vital signs (National Black Women's Health Project)
“The author of this spirit-filled book has created a meditation on motherhood that comforts, challenges and cherishes us. We owe her husband and ten children a debt of gratitude for sharing her with us.”
--- Pearl Cleage, Author and Playwright
“An empowering collection of reflections, quotations and affirmations.”
--- EBONY Magazine
“Esther has done an excellent job inspiring and cajoling us to be better parents, teachers, mentors to our children”
--- Jawanza Kunjufu, Author
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