Awakening the Natural Genius of Black Children

by Amos N. Wilson

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879164019
• ISBN13: 9781879164017
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Afrikan World Infosystems
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Natural Geniuses

Dr. Wilson comes through for us again in his well-researched and thorough style. The wonderful thing about Dr. Wilson's books is that they don't just provide you with stats, etc. to reveal what the problems are, but they also offers solutions. An excellent analysis with excellent recommendations.

Real Good

The only gripe that I have with this book is that the author could and should have placed more detailed information in the text. Otherwise this book is strong medicine for those parents educators and concerned community activists and excellent documentation on the genius that is inherent in urban, rural and suburban children….One of the most important detail being….some children already have a head start, it is up to the community to make sure this advantage is continued…..I’ve already put some points to good use.

The enduring pen of Dr. Amos N. Wilson

Both descriptive and prescriptive, this work by the esteemed ancestor must be read by Afrikan parents and educators alike.

One of the best books I have read

To me few books are 5 star books, and I have never been compelled to write an online review of any book. But I must say that this book is so thought provoking and at the same time enlightening, that I had to write something. This book is a must read for any parent / teacher that wants to get a clear and intelligent perspective on how to properly teach / raise black children in the current society that we live in. It is not a long drawn out book, it is relatively short and to the point. As a parent of a two year old, I must say that after reading this book, I feel: motivated, educated, and stimulated to teach my child not just be "smarter" , but to be a better person overall.

Awakening the Natural Genius in Black Children

I have have read and digested Dr. Wilson's books for years. This book, however, is for educators in urban settings. As an elementary principal in Columbus, Ohio it is imperative to know how to seperate good literature from exemplary literature. This book is exemplary. The main reason is because it requires critical reflection from beginning to end. The author wrote in a manner as to provoke questioning of one's psychosoical value system and how this value system is subconsciously transmitted to our children during the educational process. As a result of institutional and covert racism, many teachers mistakeningly teach Black children strictly from a Eurocentric perspective. This method of transmitting knowledge is harmful to both teacher and pupil. Dr. Wilson's book is gut-wrenching, sad and extremely enlightening. It's is highly recommended- but not the fainthearted.