The Wisdom of the Elders
The Wisdom of the Elders by Robert Fleming is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on November 25, 1997. This 368-page volume presents a collection of writings and speeches from notable African American figures, emphasizing the wisdom gained through their struggles and experiences. The book serves as a reminder of the rich legacy of guidance that has emerged from the African American community, offering insights into resilience and empowerment.
Readers will find a diverse array of voices, including those of Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., and Zora Neale Hurston, among others. The empowering messages within this collection are complemented by Robert Fleming’s interpretations, which aim to provide cultural truths and spiritual sustenance. The work focuses on the importance of understanding one’s heritage as a foundation for future growth, making it a significant contribution to the fields of social science and ethnic studies.
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“Know whence you came. If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go.”
–James Baldwin
In these troubled times, wisdom often seems in short supply. But as this magnificent volume reminds us, African Americans have been blessed with a precious legacy of wisdom, gained through long hard years of struggle by those who have gone before. Wisdom is the most hallowed gift born of experience and endurance.
The life-affirming guidance in The Wisdom of the Elders has been gleaned from this bountiful harvest and includes some of the most electrifying and deeply moving writings and speeches ever produced. Here are the unedited works of such luminaries as Sojourner Truth, W. E. B. DuBois, Martin Luther King Jr., Elijah Muhammad, Lorraine Hansberry, Thurgood Marshall, Zora Neale Hurston, Adam Clayton Powell, Mary McLeod Bethune, Marcus Garvey, Barbara Jordan, Paul Robeson, Jean Toomer, and many others.
The elders’ empowering messages and Robert Fleming’s interpretations offer us mother wit, cultural truths, and spiritual sustenance. These words challenge and inspire us to build on the best of our past, to insure our future.
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