Lessons From The Front Porch Swing - Phyllis Parrish Alston

Descriere Lessons From The Front Porch Swing - Phyllis Parrish Alston

\n \nSelma, Alabama, native Lula Mama Sharpe possessed all the characteristics of a forceful Southern grandmother: undeniable charm, strong personality, ability to dish out unsolicited advice, unreserved love, remedies for ailments from broken arms to broken hearts, and a frank way of delivering the lessons she valued. Each day, weather permitting, Mama sat on her front porch swing while teaching, advising, and encouraging her two granddaughters and anyone else in the community she deemed in need of guidance.\n \nYou too can learn life sustaining lessons from Mama as you read short vignettes about her life in this book aptly entitled, Lessons from the Front Porch Swing. The stories will delight you and the lessons can help you in all walks of life; at home, school, work, or play.\n \nSome of the lessons instruct you to: \n \nListen to Wise Counsel\n \nAppreciate Bosom Buddies\n \nAcknowledge Tough Stands Require Courage\n \nPractice Self-Control\n \nMake Life Special for Others\n \nNever Tolerate Abuse of Any Kind\n \nAvoid Dwelling in the Past\n \nMama is not the only one to teach these lessons; her lessons are supported by quotes from the Bible and from famous historical figures. These lessons can benefit high school students, college students, and adults who want to improve the way they interact with their peers, parents, spouses, bosses, coworkers, and strangers.\n

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc

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ENSTK

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9781645155102

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1

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