Reviews

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