Carved in ebony: Lessons from the black women who shape us

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title:

Carved in ebony: Lessons from the black women who shape us

Author:

Jasmine L. Holmes

Publisher:

Bethany House

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/bethanyhouse

Publication date:

2021

Format:

Paperback

Length:

190 pages

Overview:

Using the lives of ten black women (most of them unknow to the average reader), author Jasmine Holmes reflects on the life of each woman and the impact that they had on their world and the repercussions for us today. I particularly enjoyed the author’s own reflections on her life and experiences, upbringing and faith added to every chapter. These historical figures speak to their times but also have much to teach modern women of faith.

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Particularly those interested in biographies and the lives of black Christian women in US history

Christian impact:

The author’s faith is evident throughout as she includes personal anecdotes in each selection as well as demonstrating as well as she can, the faith of each highlighted woman.

Also includes:

-The women I left out
-Acknowledgements
-The founding fathers and slavery
-The African American jeremiad
-Notes

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