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Bakari45

Bakari45

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I'm a former English teacher who taught students reading, writing, and critical thinking skills by focusing media literacy, popular cultural and controversial issues that impacted their lives and community. I taught through a student-centered approach, guided by the theories and practices of teachers like Paulo Friere, Henry Giroux, Nancie... more »
  • CA, USA
  • member since January 21, 2007

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Bakari45’s last login was Wednesday, December 22, 2010.

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  • Therone Shellman, Author, Entrepreneur and Visionary

    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.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • drbarbera

    drbarbera says

    First, I am ashamed to answer this note because I have been away so long. Now I am at home everyday undergoing chemotherapy and I got all the time in the world, figuratively speaking, but it is working. I am back and working. I definitely have more sources on Christian Fundamentalism. Hope to hear from you again. I'm sorry that it took so long to get back with you. Don

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Soyinka O

    Soyinka O says

    I was surfing on shelfari, and guess what I found? You may find this very interesting…check out a member called( Indigo CT USA) This is the type of racism I write about in Cosmic Beginnings, but in my novel that particular element gets a major STOMP DOWN…looks like the K is still alive and well….that’s why I write so controversial and raw.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • poetnathan

    poetnathan says

    Make Merry....

    "Better your anger and fears flow like ink from a pen onto the page, or paint onto a canvas, than blood on the sidewalk. Better your blows strike the faces of drums or cords of melody, than the faces and backs of women and children!"

    - Nathan M. Richardson, Poet & Author
    www.scpublishing.com

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

  • "Mz. Cool" Author of "CHUBBY": The Hydraulics of a Neurotic says

    Hello Bakeri45, I'd like to invite you to view my new novel, "CHUBBY": The Hydraulics of a Neurotic. Thanks, have a great day!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunaratnam V

    Gunaratnam V says

    Hoping that you may have a pious week end

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • pete n

    pete n says

    we have 2 books in common: race, crime & law + no matter how loud. i'm a lawyer trying to broaden my horizons. take a look at my shelf if you'd like. peten.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Incognegro

    Incognegro says

    Happy Holidays!!
    VMN

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • drbarbera

    drbarbera says

    I will do that. I am just completing a new book titled, "Belief & Behavior: Religion's Sad Story in the US." I just finished the manuscript Monday. Now, it is rewrite time, the time I hate most. Stay in touch.

    Don

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Candelaria S

    Candelaria S says

    The Black Church book certainly has a provocative title. I may check it out.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • susanbellnc

    susanbellnc says

    Dear Friend.
    As one of the three admins for the Friendship for Universal Peace group, I am trying to get in touch with as many members as I can who have not been very active in the group lately. We basically just want to remind everyone that we’re here and to invite you to peek in and see what’s going on as the group continues to grow and spread our shared wish for peace throughout the world.
    If you have been popping in and participating, please ignore/forgive this message. It’s hard to keep track with so many of us. If you haven’t visited recently, come on by when you get the chance. We look forward to seeing you.
    -S-

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Geder

    Geder says

    RE: Political Ads Targeted on Shelfari Discussion Board

    Dear People,

    I created/started the 'ROOTS' discussion board on Shelfari.
    There is currently a thread called " Obama is who he says he is".
    I just noticed that there are ads, paid for by the McCain-Palin 2008 campaign, on the side and bottom of the posts.

    I don't think this is proper or fair. It's certainly not balanced.
    I find this offensive, targeted and biased.
    What is your position on this?

    Peace,
    "Guided by the Ancestors"

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Green Man

    Green Man says

    Interesting life story of teaching and more and wonderfully diverse shelf. I note we have 24 books in common and would dare to recommend Derrick Jensen to you, especially his most recent long tome "Endgame".

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Doris T

    Doris T says

    Hello Bakari,
    I invite you to come join the shelfari group, Mentoring Men, where men come to empower one another. Please come share your talents and interests.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • token787

    token787 says

    Hello Bakari,
    Come join me in the HISTORICAL FIX & Other Lit discussion group on Shelfari!

    Happy Reading!
    Token787

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sez, Michele

    Sez, Michele says

    Hi Bakari:

    We've been doing a number of photo shoots on PE. Small group but still fruitful. Would love to tap into your knowledge base. Hope all is well!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Ann M

    Ann M says

    How do I find you on FACEBOOK? There are a lot of people named Bakari.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • IAMTAMRA

    IAMTAMRA says

    I enjoyed perusing through your shelf - I can tell you are well-versed on many subjects and enjoy not just gathering informatoin but applying it as well. Also nice to know that you were a teacher.

    Good picture - by the way. Did you shoot it?

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Hazim H

    Hazim H says

    how r u MR.BAKARI IT BE MY HONOUR IF U WILL ACCEPT ME AS YOUR FRIEND

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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