Coming 12~01~2012
~Gumbo's 5th Installment ~ AnniVersary Edition ~
Literacy ~ Adoption ~ Breast Cancer ~ Prostate Cancer ~ Women and Men of Honor
An anthology compiled by Beverly Black Johnson, The Gumbo Family, and 12 co-contributors celebrating our fifth imprint.
This special compilation features 12 generous supporters referred to as"core/co-contributors", pictured on the back cover. Get all the details about becoming a co-contributor by contacting gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com and the writer's guidelines via Call for Submissions
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HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED
ANTHOLOGY "GUMBO FOR THE SOUL: MEN OF HONOR" Now Available
Gumbo for the Soul: Men of Honor
~Special Cancer Awareness Edition~
Benefiting Project Fatherhood
Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Hershel K. Swinger, founder of Project Fatherhood, who passed May 23, 2011. "RIP, Dr. Swinger, We will continue to carry the message"
Compiled by Bruce George and Beverly Black Johnson.
Foreword by George C. Fraser
Gumbo for the Soul: Men of Honor –Special Cancer Awareness Edition- encompasses a focus on humanitarianism, honor and the health concerns affecting men with a particular focus on prostate cancer. This anthology reflects stories woven into our legacy, carried by time and preserved with love.
We share inspirational stories, quotes and poetry reflecting on the past and present times where he made a difference in life. Join us in celebrating the 'Men of Honor' impacting our lives worldwide, with purpose and dignity. This issue also focuses on the various cancers that affect men and was created as a gift to Project Fatherhood in partnership with the late Dr. Hershel Swinger. We want to encourage men to seek proper medical screenings which aids in early detection. This edition includes a resource section on other health concerns affecting men as well as an illustration on proper prostate self examination.
Co-compiled by Bruce George, Beverly Black Johnson and writers who generously shared reflections and information about their loved one. The foreword is penned by George C. Fraser.
Four people are honored in particular for their various contributions to humanity, and they are:
Michael Joe Jackson – Man of the Millennium
Homer Joe Black Sr. – Legacy of Honor
Lowell W. Perry Sr. – Legend of Honor
Bishop Desmond Tutu – Lifetime Legendary-Man
of Honor
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Gumbo's 3rd Installment ~ October 2010 
Gumbo for the Soul: Women of Honor~ Special Pink Edition 
~In loving memory of Hilda Rose Noel September-19-1924 to July-12-2007~
The books' back cover lovingly displays breast cancer survivor Gail D. Bishop (pictured upper right) who is also the president of Sister's Network Inc. | San Francisco Chapter.
Gumbo for the Soul: Women of Honor ~ Special Pink Edition ~ An anthology of savory literary offerings honoring women and supporting the fight against breast cancer.
Compiled by Beverly Black Johnson
Foreword and Cover design, 'Sisters of Courage' ©Synthia SAINT JAMES
~a Bruce George Media vision~
"I am utterly ecstatic to read about all of the strong, loving, creative, and determined women who are being honored in this book. Each story, poem and ..." Dr. Julia Hare. You'll see Dr. Hare's full heartfelt quote when you get the book! Dr. Julia Hare, a licensed clinical psychologist, is the National Executive Director of The Black Think Tank, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. In its May 2008 issue, EBONY Magazine named her among "The EBONY Power 150: The Most Influential Blacks in America." Prior to the Ebony Magazine recognition, Dr. Hare electrified Tavis Smiley's 2007 "State of the Black Union" conference, carried live on C-Span. Resulting YouTube video clips of her quickly chalked up more than a million hits on the Internet as viewers passed her eloquent tidbits around the world.
Proceeds benefit Sister's Network Inc. San Francisco Chapter, a non-profit African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization on behalf of Chapter President Gail D. Bishop-a breast cancer survivor.
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Gumbo's 2nd installment- November 2008
Gumbo For The Soul: Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village?
foreword by Tee C. Royal-founder of Rawsistaz Literary Group
Cover design: Grandmother Spirit© Synthia SAINT JAMES’
“Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village?” conveys that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish as happy, thriving and free spirited people regardless of race and the displacement factors governing their lives. The question isn’t “Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village?” The question is whose village will you be? ~Beverly Black Johnson
“We must bear each others burdens. Though the village has been replaced by concrete and Roe v. Wade, there remains innocent children deserving of love and a safe haven. They may be parentless, but they are not Godless…” ~Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam
"Connecting kids to permanency is paramount.” ~Stacia C. Hammond- Executive Director/Founder Adoption Support & Consultation Services of Florida, Inc. (ASCS)
Rawsistaz Reviewers rates Gumbo 4.5 out of 5. Read full review
Reviewed by Dawn Reeves, RAWSISTAZ.com
A portion of book proceeds benefits African Cradle, U.S. adoption agency.
Order via barnesandnoble.com or iUniverse.com
For retail bookstore orders:
Ingram Book Companyor Baker & Taylor
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Gumbo 1st installment- April 2007
Gumbo for the Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community
Foreword by
Heather Covington, author of Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature and NAACP Image Award Nominee.
Cover design ©1990 "With Honors" by Synthia SAINT JAMES
The 4th YOUnity Guild of America names Gumbo for the Soul- "Most Outstanding Anthology of the Year"
Blackrefer.com3rd Annual Reviewer's Choice Awards names Gumbo For The Soul "Best Anthology" of 2007
"Gumbo for the Soul" dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor and all who believe it is important that our children can read and comprehend the English language." -- Tavis Smiley, Author, Television and Radio Host
"GUMBO FOR THE SOUL tells African-Americans exactly what the recipe for a good life is. . . it is inspirational, uplifting, and recommended for people of all ages, colors and aspirations. " --Alice Holman
Rawsistaz Reviewer rates Gumbo 5 out of 5
reviewed by Alice Holman, RAWSISTAZ.com
Gumbo for the Soul was created by Beverly Black Johnson, to heighten awareness of the growing high school drop-out rate in the Black community. A portion of the proceeds from this anthology will go towards funding the Gumbo for the Soul Scholarship Program.
Gumbo for The Soul conveys accounts of educational, occupational and personal experiences dealing with adversity, obstacles, perseverance and determination eloquently portrayed in the form of poetry, personal stories, quotes & reflections.
These pages are penned by Essence bestsellers, first time writers, professionals from all walks of life, laypersons, parents, teachers and students.
Be sure to get your copy!
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Gumbo for the Soul Scholarship Awareness Program.
Order via barnesandnoble.com or iUniverse.com
For retail bookstore orders:
Ingram Book Companyor Baker & Taylor
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Proverbs 10:14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
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