LaTonya

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Therone Shellman, Author, Entrepreneur and Visionary says

Greetings!
Survivor I Changed the Rules Part 1 available via kindle
Therone Shellman the elder of four children who were taken away from their mother when he was four and thrown into the NYC foster care system. In and out of different homes he and his sister went. He was a child thinking about adult issues like survival and having to look out for his younger sister. At the age of fifteen dissatisfied with the dysfunctional parents who adopted them both, and a school system he felt was biased he turned his back on both and sought the streets. From hustling at fifteen, to pulling stick ups at sixteen, Shellman found himself at the age of seventeen being sentenced to ‘four to twelve” years in prison.
In an honest and brutal way Shellman tells his life story from a powerless child to a power crazed and misdirected youth, survival of the fittest on the streets and in some of the roughest prisons in New York State. Throughout the story you witness his search for self peace and spiritual growth as he sought to balance his troubled life which would ultimately lead him through real life threatening situations where by chance and a little wit he would overcome time and time again. And finally some way some how an awakening rose up within him to change his life and write stories which would help others.
"Survivor" I Changed the Rules is not just a memoir or biography, it is a testament about how strong the human spirit is and the ability within all of us to rise above the chains which imprison us.

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Hi, my name is Aleja Bennett an Author of two self help poetry books.
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Therone Shellman, Author, Entrepreneur and Visionary says

Hi Tonya,

I thought I would drop this off to you. It's actually a back section within my biography "Survivor" I Changed the Rules which will release before the end of the year. We are still adding publishing company info, but the titles and authors are here.


All of the books mentioned whether fiction or non-fiction are recommended reads because they cover some of the following sciences: psychology, sociology, history, spirituality, health and economics.


Shellman, T. Love Don’t Live Here: Third Eye Publishing, 2005
Muhammad, D. Making Mary: Rising South Literary School, 2005
Fanon, F., Philcox R. Black Skin White Mask: Grove Press, 2008 (revised edition)
Cleaver, E. Soul On Ice: Delta, 1999 (republished)
Wright, B. Black Robes, White Justice: Kensington, 2000 (republished)
Brown, C. Manchild In The Promised land: Touchstone, 1999 (republished)
McCall, N. Makes Me Wanna Holler: Vintage, 1995
Obama, B. Dreams of My Father:
Du Bois, B.E.W. The Souls Of Black Folk:
Guevera, C. E. Guerilla Warfare:
Tzu, S. The Art of War:
Machiavelli, N. The Prince:
Haley. A The Autobiography of Malcom X: As Told by Alex Haley: Ballantine Books, 1987 (republished)
Shakur, A. Assata: Lawrence Hill & Co, 2001 (republished)
Jackson, L. G. Blood in My Eye: Black Classic Press, 1996 (republished)
Jackson, L.G. Soledad Brother: Lawrence Hill Books, 1994 (republished)
King, L.M. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King:
Boothe, D. Why Are So Many Black Men in Prison:
Greenlee, S. The Spook Who Sat By the Door:

Ben-Jochannan, Y. Black Man of The Nile: Black Classic Press, 1996
Ben-Jochannan, Y African Orgins of Major “Western Religions”: Black Classic Press, 1991
Akbar, N. Chains and images of Psychological Slavery: New Mind Productions, 1984
Akbar, N. Light From Ancient Africa: Mind Productions, 1994
Van Sertima, I. They Came Before Columbus: Random House Trade Paperback, 2003
James, G.G.M. Stolen Legacy: Khalifah’s Booksellers & Associates, 2005
Woodson, G. C. Mis-Education of The Negro:
Welsing, C.F. The Isis Papers: CW Publishing, 2004
Williams, C. Destruction of Black Civilization: Third World Press, 1984
Diop, A. C. Civilization or Barbarism: Lawrence Hill Books, 1991
Diop, A.C. African of Origins of Civilization: Lawrence Hill Books, 1989
Rogers, A. J. Five Negro Presidents: Helga M. Rogers, 1965
Kunjufu, J. Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys: African American Images, 1995
Amen, U.N.R. Maat The Laws of God: Kamit Publications, 2003
Gremillion, P.Z. African Origins of Masonry: AuthorHouse, 2005
Darkwah, B.N. The Africans Who Wrote The Bible: Aduana Publishing, 2000
Jihad, A. The Immortal Birth: UBUS Communication Systems, 2007
Akil. From Niggers to Gods: Lushena Books, 1993
Muhammad, E. The Theology of Time: EMTOI Publications, 2006 (republished)
Jung, C. The Undiscovered Self: Princeton University Press, 1990
Jung, C. Man and His Symbols: Dell, 1968
Jung, C. The Archetypes and The Collective Unconsciousness: Princeton University Press, 1981
Marx, K. The Communist Manifesto: Penguin Classics

Covey, R. S. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Free Press; 15 edition, 2004
Carnegie, D. How to Win Friends and Influence People: Pocket, 1998
Carlson, R. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and it’s all Small Stuff:
Kiyosaki, T. R. Rich Dad, Poor Dad:
Blanchard, H. K. The One Minute Manager:
Peck, S. M. The Road Less Travelled:
Carnegie, D. How to Develop Self-Confidence And Influence:
Gerber, E. M. The E-Myth Revised: Why Most Small Businesses don’t Work and what to do about it:
Muhammad, E. How to Eat to Live: Secretarius Memps, 2006 (republished)
Trudeau, K. Natural Cures “They Don’t Want You to Know About” 2005
Balch, A. P. Prescription for Herbal Healing
Jackson, J. Founder: Prevention and Cure the Natural Way: 2001
Weil, A. Natural Health, Natural Medicine: Mariner Books, 2004
Weil, A. Eating Well for Optimum Health: Collins Living, 2001

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LaTonya aka z says

Sounds like a great course. Wish I could take it. I hope in the near future, you'll be able to participate at Color Online. We could greatly benefit from your input. I am very interested in learning more about what you do and how you personally act on your views about multiculturalism and global issues. Thanks. ~zawadi

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LaTonya aka z says

Community,

Join me in congratulating our latest Friday Fish Fry winner, Lisa.

Check out two new activities: November Book Ring & December Gift Swap.

Hope you’ll join us.

Thanks for supporting Color Online.

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LaTonya aka z says

Hi Tonya

Can you tell us a little about what it means to teach Multicultural Education? I hope you are adding titles to our shelf. How can we reach out and support the work you do?

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LaTonya aka z says

Community,

Join me in congratulating our first Friday Fish Fry winner, Candice!

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LaTonya aka z says

Hi Tonya,

I am so glad you accepted my invitation. Please come by soon and share an intro in our Welcome thread. We hope you will be an active participant. We have a great book loan program, weekly raffle and more. And please invite young women and friends who are interested in supporting young people. Peace. ~zawadi

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Color Online Group Shelf says

Welcome to Color Online!

Join us for Friday is Friday Fish Fry. This is the day we come together for a posting marathon. Check out new threads and contribute to discussions. We want Color Online to be a thriving, active community.

Each post you make on FFF will earn you virtual raffle ticket. A winner will be randomly drawn. Prizes will vary. Winner announced on Sunday.

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LaTonya aka z says

Dear Member,

So glad you’ve joined us. Want to encourage you to check out our regular features and programs. I also want to ask you to help us reach as many teen girls as possible. Invite them to join the group and encourage them to participate.

I encourage you to check out our “What Do I Read Next: Book Loan Program”

http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12777/discussions/9807/What-Do-I-Read-Next-Book-Loan-Program

Members who are regular participating (2 posts minimum per week) members for at least 60 days are eligible for our book loan program. We will calculate your days based on when you post an introduction in our Welcome & Introduce Yourself thread.

All fiction titles on our group shelf may be borrowed for 30 days provided the member agrees to return the book in same condition received and will return it with delivery confirmation. Media rate is acceptable.

I’m looking forward to us building an empowering, safe and nurturing environment for our young women.

Peace,
zawadi

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samson m says

hello Tonya, yorr shelf had alot of books, i wish icould have much money to buy all of them, im in Africa and our libralies has a lot of out dated books,and it is not easy to get the current books to read, but i like to read and i like many of your choises, im sam.

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Therone Shellman, Author, Entrepreneur and Visionary says

Dr. Ben, Mr. Clarke, & Ivan Sertima I used to watch their lectures on tape as a teen. This was when I was early in my learning stages of African History. They really built the foundation for me to go beyond what I learned in school or what is taught in church or any other religious circle. Its so important to understand African history if you want to know about the 7 liberal arts or religion for that matter b/c if you don't you will just be a donkey chasing a carrot thinking your on the right path....

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Eugene S says

Hi,I like your profile. Can we exchange some books? I would like to read Campus CEO ... thanks

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LaTonya aka z says

It is always odd to meet another LaTonya. What's taken you so long to speak up at Diversity? Glad you did. I'll check out your sites. Do check out Color Online. Would like to know more about your work and like to discuss how we might connect to help young women of Color Online. Peace. ~zawadi

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Ella Curry, CEO of EDC Creations says

Thanks so much for joining the Sankofa Literary Society on Shelfari. Have you shared with us your 3 all time favorite books?

Our main site is located at:
www.sankofaliterarysociety.org

Looking forward to discussing the literary world with you at the SLS.


Ella D. Curry, President and CEO of EDC Creations
www.edc-creations.com

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QuoteLady says

BabyStar,

Welcome to the Homeschooling and Unschooling group! Please feel free to introduce yourself in the thread entitled, "Let's Get to Know Each Other Better", if you feel inclined. Don't forget to add books to the group shelf, start new discussions and contribute to the current ones.

Oh and welcome to shelfari also!

~QL (admin)

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Ella Curry, CEO of EDC Creations says

Thank you so much for joining the Sankofa Literary Society! We really want to know the books that you love. Come on in and post your top 10 favorite books.

Ella

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