Shango Son is not your traditional Love story. It is a sense tingling depiction of the love between a mother and son, as the pair tries to find themselves in the midst of ancestral misperception. Athena the main character is an African American woman born in the era of revolutionary hip hop to a multi-cultural afro-Caribbean family. Athena's Caribbean blood line runs deeply in her veins however growing up in Brooklyn NY USA has made her foreign to her roots. Her addiction to her teenage love gave life to a son, the realities of parenthood and the consequences of lust in addition to the formation of another cultural identity. As life forces Athena to address her roots she finds that the story of the slave brings her Caribbean and American cultures together causing her to realize that her lack of knowledge about her history has disturbing consequences. Athena struggles with her sons needs as Tim stumbles blindly through a lack of self-affirmation into his own manhood. In the end the love between the two has made them spiritually connected in a way that supersedes death.

Shango's Son is a short story based on ancient African knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango has a son who becomes his companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed. The story, the colorful imagery, and even some African Yoruba vocabulary will enrich young and older readers alike!

Nature's Ancient Religion is 50% autobiography of the author's spiritual journey from cynic to Babalawo with Wanaldo. His rank in the world's seventh largest religion (175,000,000) is on par with a Catholic Arch Bishop. The author describes each step or level of his rise in Havana, Cuba. Readers are treated to the unique flavor of the forbidden island too. 50% is authoritative narrative of religions including: Catholicism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, indigenous and African. Anthropology is discussed including the 2007 Haplogroup mapping that is so important . Fresh pataki ( legends) are introduced, shrines honoring the Orishas are described. Core concepts of Ashe (Nature's energy), Odu, Ancestors, Dead, dreams and divination are probed and explained. The increasing role of women is discussed as well as racial tensions. Nature's Ancient Religion has 22 pages of Orisha worship book reviews, a glossary, index and the illustrations of Victorio Evelio Cu� Villate.

Kola Boof is an extravagently talented writer. IF MY FATHER DIES I GIVE BIRTH TO HIM AGAIN gives her what she's due for being an accomplished writer of fiction, poetry and memoir. This selected writings contains excerpts from her best work: *NILE RIVER WOMAN *DIARY OF A LOST GIRL *LONG TRAIN TO THE REDEEMING SIN *FLESH AND THE DEVIL

This book Pataki of Orisa and other Essay's for Lucumi Santeria. Contains Pataki of Odu , Essays on Orisha written by Ota Omi. OTA OMI /(woofy), has been a diligent writer of Pataki on the internet for years and Highly respected in the Santeria Community. This is his first book published here on Lulu, and he promises to continue writing more volumes and other works. A must have for your santeria Libraryataki of Orisa and other Essay's for Lucumi Santeria. Contains Pataki of Odu , Essays on Orisha written by Ota Omi. OTA OMI /(woofy), has been a diligent writer of Pataki on the internet for years and Highly respected in the Santeria Community. This is his first book published here on Lulu, and he promises to continue writing more volumes and other works. A must have for your santeria LibraryISBN 978-0-557-08376-3