Praisesong for the Widow


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From the acclaimed author of Daughters and Brown Girl, Brownstones comes a “work of exceptional wisdom, maturity, and generosity, one in which the palpable humanity of its characters transcends any considerations of race or sex”(Washington Post Book World). Avey Johnson—a black, middle-aged, middle-class widow given to hats, gloves, and pearls—has long since put behind her the Harlem of her childhood. Then on a cruise to the Caribbean with two friends, inspired by a troubling dream, she senses her life beginning to unravel—and in a panic packs her bag in the middle of the night and abandons her friends at the next port of call. The unexpected and beautiful adventure that follows provides Avey with the links to the culture and history she has so long disavowed. “Astonishingly moving.”—Anne Tyler, The New York Times Book Review







The Widow's Might


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Dr. Cherie J. Drew-Twice Widowed but Thriving! When we learn the Power of God's Might, nothing can destroy us: not death, devastation, destruction, desertion or divorce. God uses the lives of biblical widows to instruct us in His ability to deliver us. While discussing these godly women, she shares the pain and victory relating to the deaths of her late husbands. Her prayer and hope is that you will gain strength and grow in the Lord, who is the Widow's Might. Jesus is your strength and after all, "It's all about Him!" Cherie J. Drew is married to Rev. Daryl L. Drew, Pastor of the New Vine Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA. She is a mother and grandmother. Currently she serves as a Financial Consultant for churches and non-profit organizations. She has a unique ability to bridge the communication gap between financial institutions and churches. Dr. Drew also brings thirty-three years of expertise to the speaking and financial worlds as a presenter for the Credit Union National Association's Certified Financial Planning School and a host of Church and Civic Organizations. Dr. Drew obtained a Doctorate of Ministry from the College of Church Administration; Minnesota Graduate School of Theology in St. Paul Minnesota. She holds the lifetime designation of SWCMS (Southwest Cuna Management School) for her accomplishment as a graduate of the challenging Strategic Management School. Her work has won her the prestigious Credit Union National Association's Founders Club Award.







Life and Light for Woman


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The Widow's Cruise


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The Southwestern Reporter


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