Tools to Cultivate the Promised Land: Working Wisdom From My Grandparents' Garden

"We as a people will get to the Promised Land." Honoring significant chronicles of African-American history, Deborah L. Parker connects these powerful words from Dr. Martin Luther King to enduring lessons from her maternal grandparents' garden. Further reflecting on the dreams of a cultural community, she uses the toolshed of these 'two wisest people she has ever known' as a model for the principles of sowing and harvesting. Through relatable narratives and metaphors, readers will find practical insight to cultivate new ground in their lives. Are you or your family closer to the Promised Land than you were fifty years ago? This question personalizes Parker's writing. While not denying the impact of growth-stoppers such as racism, the value of understanding collective strengths as a row to progress is vividly represented in these motivational pages. Chief Inspirer and Speaker for The DPJ Training Group, Parker works with client organizations on issues of leadership, careers, and diversity. Her personal sharing in this book is sure to raise appreciation for your own modern-day exodus.