Carved in Ebony, Jasmine L. Holmes
Carved in Ebony, Jasmine L. Holmes
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Carved in Ebony
Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us

Author: Jasmine L. Holmes

Narrator: Lauren Angel

Unabridged: 5 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/30/2021

Synopsis

Elizabeth Freeman, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Maria Fearing, Charlotte Forten Grimké, Sarah Mapps Douglass, Sara Griffith Stanley, Amanda Berry Smith, Lucy Craft Laney, Maria Stewart, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

These names may not be familiar, but each one of these women was a shining beacon of devotion in a world that did not value their lives. They worked to change laws, built schools, spoke to thousands, shared the Gospel around the world. And while history books may have forgotten them, their stories can teach us so much about what it means to be modern women of faith.

Through the research and reflections of author Jasmine Holmes, you will be inspired by what each of these exceptional women can teach us about the intersections of faith and education, birth, privilege, opportunity, and so much more. Carved in Ebony will take you past the predominantly white, male contributions that seemingly dominate history books and church history to discover how Black women have been some of the main figures in defining the landscape of American history and faith.

Join Jasmine on this journey of illuminating these women—God's image-bearers, carved in ebony.

About Jasmine L. Holmes

Jasmine L. Holmes is a passionate writer and educator who celebrates Black stories through her books and public history resources. With a love for literature and academic rigor, she immerses herself in research to uncover the hidden narratives that shape our world. Her commitment to centering Black experiences shines through in her writing, which includes the books Carved in Ebony, Mother to Son, and Crowned with Glory. As a research assistant and teacher, Jasmine shares her expertise with lifelong learners and educators alike, inspiring them to expand their understanding of history and its impact on our society. Alongside her husband and three sons, Jasmine calls Jackson, Mississippi, home.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sasha on December 31, 2021

Okay so Carved in Ebony wasn't exactly the book I thought it was going to be. What do I mean by that? Well, I thought Holmes was going to be giving brief biographies about each of these women. That is what I entered into this book expecting. I was surprised when I started but it wasn't a bad surpr......more

Goodreads review by Becca on August 24, 2021

Anyone else love missionary biographies? 🙋‍♀️ While Carved in Ebony isn’t a collection of only missionary stories, in these pages you will find mini biographies of women who loved and glorified their Creator with their lives. What makes this book special is the excitement that the author brings to h......more

Goodreads review by Beth Anne on January 24, 2022

I loved this book. I learned so much. I was encouraged. I was challenged. Carved in Ebony is history, written as if you were having a conversation with the author. Each chapter gives the history of a Black, Christian woman who lived in the United States around the Civil War era. These names were all......more

Goodreads review by Kate on September 05, 2024

This book was a feast of knowledge, but it was the author's own experiences and perspective that often brought me to tears. A very good read.......more

Goodreads review by Susy C. on June 11, 2022

So many names I have never heard of. Such women of strength and strong faith. This book deals solely about Black American women who have done unbelievable things and withstood much hardships. Women of value and strong faith. These are the names and stories they need to be in our History books! Loved......more

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