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For those of you who would like to add a book to your custom African gift basket, or if you just want to save on shipping and have your book mailed along with your order of African art... Mama brings you the African Book Stand. Here is a selection of books Mama Afrika recommends personally. All are either written by African-American authors or are on the subject of Africa. Enjoy!

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Acting out by Benilde Little

Family tales of daily life, drama and the way we are linked. An interesting novel set in the upper-class of the African-American community. Written by critically acclaimed author Benilde Little.

Africana Woman by Cynthia Jacobs Carter

 

 

$23.00 Sale: $11.50

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$40.00 Sale: $20.00
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African Seats

A beautiful coffee table style book which shows the incredible variety and beauty of seats from across Africa. From the simple elegance of those in Ethiopia to the intricate beadwork included in those from Cameroon.

Blood Diamonds by Greg Campbell

The diamond industry certainly has blood on its hands. This book points out the many ways that

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$26.00 Sale: $13.00
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Blue Nile by Virginia Morell

This adventure up Ethiopia's Blue Nile offers an original way to study anthropology and history. The only African country to never be colonized, Ethiopia offers us rich history and culture which you will enjoy.

Breathing Room by Patricia Elam

African-American women, friendship and the challenges we face together...

This is a great read.

$26.00 Sale: $13.00

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$25.00 Sale: $12.50

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Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee

The story of a white South African professor who is facing one of the hardest periods of his life: charged with sexual harrassment of a student, he goes to the "bush" to live with his astranged daughter until he can come to terms with the situation at hand. Excellent read.

Enduring Spirit by Phil Borges

This coffee table book features beautiful photos of native peoples of Africa, Asia and America. The faces on the cover are from Kenya.

$13.00 Sale: $6.50

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$30.00 Sale: $15.00

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The Fall of Rome by Martha Southgate

Integration at a private Connecticut school bring out an unexpected response by its only African-American teacher.

Harlem Redux by Persia Walker

Harlem in the 1920's... Suicide, high society, love, betrayal, wealth, secrets and power all await you.

$23.00 Sale: $12.50
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$23.00 Sale: $12.50
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