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Reviewer: The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com)

A Call To Action, July 3, 2004

Deborah Day has constructed a manual on mindfulness in the new millennium. She describes mindfulness as "a conscious state of being completely aware and in the present moment." Chock full of information, MINDFUL MESSAGES is somewhat of a guidebook for today's African-American youth and their parents on how to deal with the onslaught of HIV/AIDS, prevention, and the importance of the younger and older generations forming a bond to battle the societal issues in the here and now.

One way that Day relays her message of mindfulness is through poetry. In MINDFUL MESSAGES there are 26 poems, one for each letter of the alphabet, that use strong alliteration and powerful lyrics to bring home the intended messages. My favorite of these is entitled "Quick Quotes," in which the poet provides short quotes to enrich and enlighten the reader.

A glossary of the Adinkra symbols and their meanings, a listing of HIV/AIDS resources nationwide, agreements for youth to adhere to, and stories of people living with HIV/AIDS are also included in the book. These resources, agreements, stories, and guides are the essence of this book, promoting awareness and igniting a call to action.

Deborah Day evidently feels strongly about the disconnect between today's youth and their preceding generations. She has put together a formidable resource that the young and old alike should take note of, read, and ponder.(...)

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