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Origins: African Wisdom for Every Day (Offerings for Humanity) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Olivier Follmi, Danielle Follmi
Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc."
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 120807
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 752
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 2.2
ISBN: 0810959453
Dewey Decimal Number: 081.08996
EAN: 9780810959453
ASIN: 0810959453
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.
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Product Description
This third volume in Offerings for Humanity-the Foellmis' acclaimed series celebrating the spiritual heritage of various cultures-takes us to the heart of African life and thought. Olivier and Danielle Foellmi guide us on a voyage of discovery through this immense continent and its mosaic of peoples, from the Himba shepherds to the Peul nomads, from the deserts of Namibia to the savannah of Cameroon.Following the success of the first two books, Offerings and Wisdom, the Foellmis now plumb the cultural wealth of the African people, whose ancestral values have been passed on through the generations as part of a rich oral tradition. Inspiring reflections by leading African personalities-from Leopold Sedar Senghor to Nelson Mandela-are paired here with 365 beautiful and moving photographs. On the border of myth and reality, Origins opens a window onto Africa's untold treasures of exemplary teachings and inherited wisdom.
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Beautiful and Inspirational August 1, 2008
I look at this book every morning before I leave my house for the day. While the photographs are truly remarkable and can stand on their own because they capture the imagery of beautiful people and places, the quotations and prayers inspire and certainly leave you with something to contemplate each day. This book is a beautiful gift for yourself or someone close to you that can bring joy and peace every day.
African (Daily) Beauty, Wisdom and Life April 4, 2008
One of the "BEST" investments within our book collections... my wife will not put it down, leave it alone or share it!
We simply have to get another copy (and give this one as gifts as well).
EXCEPTIONAL and RADIANT !!
Not just a coffee table book.... October 7, 2007
Makes for a wonderful, reasonably priced gift. Photos are magnificent. proverbs are inspiring. Just a great book that I refer to daily. It is not just a coffee table book...though it could be. Every African American home should have one.
Laura
A Must have May 21, 2007
This book has so much to offer both visually, and in motivational comments to inspire thought and creativity.
Beautiful Book!!! April 18, 2007
This is a beautiful book in more than one way. Everything about it is pretty exceptional. From the photographs, to the wise sayings and it's powered me and my girfriend through a couple of hard days already. DEFINITE INVALUABLE PURCHASE!
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