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Wake Up To Your True Identity: 144 Empowering Proverbs For People of The African Diaspora
Rewritten from the ground up, the second part of the book series, Wake Up To Your True Identity, is a collection of life-changing proverbs and commentaries, written specifically for black people around the world who were born outside of Africa. Unlike the first book, which taught us about our history and heritage; this book teaches us how to develop our character and spirit.
Ever since being dispersed from Africa, we’ve been indoctrinated by the racist philosophies of our oppressors and have been living by these lies for centuries. As a result of this mis-education, our personal and spiritual growth has been horribly stunted, causing us to be stagnant in almost every arena of our lives. Thus, explaining the continuous state of depression that “black people” seem to have globally.
Contrary to popular belief, a lack of money is NOT the cause of our unhappiness, being mis-educated is. Knowledge is power, and since we have been wrongly taught; we don’t have any power. So this book exists for one reason and for one reason only – to empower my people of the African Diaspora with the knowledge, wisdom and understanding you need to live a peaceful, productive, and purpose-driven life.
Ever since being dispersed from Africa, we’ve been indoctrinated by the racist philosophies of our oppressors and have been living by these lies for centuries. As a result of this mis-education, our personal and spiritual growth has been horribly stunted, causing us to be stagnant in almost every arena of our lives. Thus, explaining the continuous state of depression that “black people” seem to have globally.
Contrary to popular belief, a lack of money is NOT the cause of our unhappiness, being mis-educated is. Knowledge is power, and since we have been wrongly taught; we don’t have any power. So this book exists for one reason and for one reason only – to empower my people of the African Diaspora with the knowledge, wisdom and understanding you need to live a peaceful, productive, and purpose-driven life.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2015
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Maurice W. Lindsay
6 books31 followersMaurice Lindsay, is an activist, social historian, writer and publisher. He is best-known for his widespread blog, TruthOverTradition.com, where he regularly shares facts about the African Diaspora, the Bible, and Christianity that have been omitted from modern academic and religious texts. Maurice currently lives in South Carolina with his wife and children.
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October 30, 2018
So I keep telling myself; “Hind, nothing good comes out of Kindle unlimited”, yet there is a big part of me that refuses to listen. “Buy for free”, I think that is my weakness, and for that I deserve to suffer through a load of garbage such as this one. I refuse to dignify it but calling it a book.
It is supposedly a collection of “proverbs” for people of the African diaspora. Let me quote a couple:
“55. Never trust the words of a black man or woman that has a white spouse”.
“109. Don’t go broke trying to look rich, act your wage”
And my absolute favorite :
“133. Once the African Diaspora wakes up to our true identity and returns back to the covenant of our forefathers, the power of YAH will be given back to us and we’ll be restored back to being rulers over the earth.”
Cool stuff !
It is supposedly a collection of “proverbs” for people of the African diaspora. Let me quote a couple:
“55. Never trust the words of a black man or woman that has a white spouse”.
“109. Don’t go broke trying to look rich, act your wage”
And my absolute favorite :
“133. Once the African Diaspora wakes up to our true identity and returns back to the covenant of our forefathers, the power of YAH will be given back to us and we’ll be restored back to being rulers over the earth.”
Cool stuff !
July 3, 2017
I love reading but this is one book I couldn't finish. I couldn't get past the contradictions in the beginning. In studying African history thus far, God is not solely a man or a he. There was a lot of biblical context intertwined in the book. Christianity was brought into the continent, it was not the first religion. In researching most African history and the various areas there, there are many different beliefs. Most Africans are very spiritual and believe in being one with nature and the universe.
On the other hand there are great tips about coming together and supporting each other. Some of the book is true and based on facts that we know from society but there are other questionable statements. Overall it's more of a book for African American Christians than it is for Africans/African Americans who study African spirituality. There needs to be more research and hardly any if any at all of the African Gods/Goddesses were mentioned in the part of the book that I read. The rest I skimmed through.
Lady T.
On the other hand there are great tips about coming together and supporting each other. Some of the book is true and based on facts that we know from society but there are other questionable statements. Overall it's more of a book for African American Christians than it is for Africans/African Americans who study African spirituality. There needs to be more research and hardly any if any at all of the African Gods/Goddesses were mentioned in the part of the book that I read. The rest I skimmed through.
Lady T.
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November 7, 2017
Very informative
I found this book while looking to gain a better understanding of my roots and the role that the bible plays in all of that. This book was very informative and was straight to the point. Good read for young black scholars.
I found this book while looking to gain a better understanding of my roots and the role that the bible plays in all of that. This book was very informative and was straight to the point. Good read for young black scholars.
November 13, 2019
Insightful
I loved all the positive energy that the writer bring to life. The writer gives us a bevy of thoughts and ideas that deserve our time and consideration for living a purpose filled experience in our lives
Well with the read!
I loved all the positive energy that the writer bring to life. The writer gives us a bevy of thoughts and ideas that deserve our time and consideration for living a purpose filled experience in our lives
Well with the read!
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June 25, 2023Simply the best!
Direct, simple wisdom, and easy to apply. Obeying our Creator and applying many of the principles in this book, could very well be the key to the liberation our people!
Direct, simple wisdom, and easy to apply. Obeying our Creator and applying many of the principles in this book, could very well be the key to the liberation our people!
July 17, 2017
I took a lot from this book! Thank you.
This was a wonderful book which made me think back on questions I had long ago forgot. Please read slowly!
This was a wonderful book which made me think back on questions I had long ago forgot. Please read slowly!
November 5, 2017
Your true Identity
Written with wise sayings like the Proverbs in the scriptures. Excellent for teaching the young and also the old. Wonderful
Written with wise sayings like the Proverbs in the scriptures. Excellent for teaching the young and also the old. Wonderful
June 25, 2019
Good book
I would recommend this book to young people;it is easy to read and the content is excellent. Mr. Lindsay did a great job.
I would recommend this book to young people;it is easy to read and the content is excellent. Mr. Lindsay did a great job.
August 10, 2019
7th century
I saw the title and it evoked something in me..
Awesome confirmation to my spirit..I'm learning to wake up from blindness.
I saw the title and it evoked something in me..
Awesome confirmation to my spirit..I'm learning to wake up from blindness.
February 21, 2021
Love this book!
This book is a eye opener, I couldn't put it down.. Can't wait to read more book from Maurice Lindsay.
This book is a eye opener, I couldn't put it down.. Can't wait to read more book from Maurice Lindsay.
May 24, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book. It was inspirational and also an eye opener. I was agreeing and shaking my head. We have a long way to go. Unity is critical.Thank you for the read.
February 14, 2021
Truly Empowering!!!
Reading this book really encouraged me to drop the negative energy and bring in the positive! I will keep this book close to my heart. Also I’ll be giving it as special gifts to my love one’s in my life. Thanks Maurice for your powerful book 🙏🏽
Reading this book really encouraged me to drop the negative energy and bring in the positive! I will keep this book close to my heart. Also I’ll be giving it as special gifts to my love one’s in my life. Thanks Maurice for your powerful book 🙏🏽
January 2, 2017
Great book.
Full of wisdom and knowledge! This book is geared towards people who are lost within themselves and don't know where to start. This book will help those make their first in finding their purpose.
Full of wisdom and knowledge! This book is geared towards people who are lost within themselves and don't know where to start. This book will help those make their first in finding their purpose.
February 12, 2017
This is a positive book and is very uplifting.
It's empowering and positive. ✊ I absolutely enjoyed reading this. It will help you feel more confidence within yourself. Also showed me that my thinking is on the right path. Thanks again ✊
It's empowering and positive. ✊ I absolutely enjoyed reading this. It will help you feel more confidence within yourself. Also showed me that my thinking is on the right path. Thanks again ✊
March 6, 2017
I enjoyed this book mainly because of the empowering words. There were some things I completely agreed with and other things I was like eh I can see the point though. I will purchase the paperback. That is how much I enjoyed this book!
January 10, 2016
Excellent read!
I am very thankful for the message received. I ended this book with a renewed sense of self worth. I've always known I was a queen and the information I read in part 1 and 2 of this book substantiated this fact. I recommend this book to any so called African-American seeking knowledge of self.
I am very thankful for the message received. I ended this book with a renewed sense of self worth. I've always known I was a queen and the information I read in part 1 and 2 of this book substantiated this fact. I recommend this book to any so called African-American seeking knowledge of self.
May 31, 2016
This book opened my eyes to many a things.
I did research and will do more on lots of the facts stated in this book. Lo & behold I found many truths to what the author said. This is a good read, very insightful and filled with knowledge.
I did research and will do more on lots of the facts stated in this book. Lo & behold I found many truths to what the author said. This is a good read, very insightful and filled with knowledge.
November 24, 2019
Another great read from Maurice Lindsay.
This book really is worth the read, it answered questions I neva thought would get answered. I'd highly recommend this book to my black brothaz and sistaz to empower em to realize their purpose as God's chosen people.
This book really is worth the read, it answered questions I neva thought would get answered. I'd highly recommend this book to my black brothaz and sistaz to empower em to realize their purpose as God's chosen people.
September 30, 2018
A must read!
Loved the book. The author's wisdom is so simple yet so powerful. Thank you Mr. Lindsay. I will share this book with all of the young folks in my orbit.
Loved the book. The author's wisdom is so simple yet so powerful. Thank you Mr. Lindsay. I will share this book with all of the young folks in my orbit.
January 26, 2016
Good read
Although there are some untrue statements in this book, it is still worth the read. The hate that is stated throughout could have been left out.
Although there are some untrue statements in this book, it is still worth the read. The hate that is stated throughout could have been left out.
February 19, 2016
Arethia take
A good read. Opens your mind. Would recommend to others. Makes me want to learn more about my fore fathers
A good read. Opens your mind. Would recommend to others. Makes me want to learn more about my fore fathers
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