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Books Either on Polygyny Specifically or Self Development & Marriage Structures that May be Helpful in Polygyny
Books Either on Polygyny Specifically or Self Development & Marriage Structures that May be Helpful in Polygyny
Our Picks
Our Picks
We Want for Our Sisters What We Want for Ourselves
Black Author: Patricia Dixon aka Ra Heter
We Want for Our Sisters What We Want for Ourselves, reveals that before European world domination, polygyny was practiced in over 80% of the world's cultures. It has also been practiced throughout Western history and is even done so in contemporary American, however in ways that demoralize women and undermine relationships and families. As an alternative to living without men, Dr. Patricia Dixon proposes open and consensual polygyny or coparterning for African American women and describes the experiences of those who are making it work
Black Author: Naimah Latif
Many beautiful, intelligent, talented women just can't find a husband. Why? In many areas across America, women outnumber men by as much as four to one. More than 53% of children are being raised in single parent female headed households. There just aren't enough single men to go around. To stabilize our communities, should men be allowed to marry more than one woman? Read the book that is changing male/female relationships in America forever.
Black Author: Hondo Solomon
The Polygamist Papers is the flagship volume in a series that examines plural marriage from a socioeconomic perspective. It was drafted to (a) ensure readers an accurate understanding of polygamous culture's intent and purpose, (b) highlight the cross-cultural and international scope of polygamy, (c) reveal the communitarian ethic inherent within polygynous families, and (d) uproot mythology surrounding polygamy.
Black Author: Mary-Belle D
Have you ever wonder what life will be like for a woman sharing her husband with 2. 3, 8, 25, or even 100 co-wives? Well, African Polygamy and Kingship is a true story of my life as an African descendant of the 7th generation of polygamist and kingship Family. Read through this book to discover the reasons behind having so many wives, the Central African tradition, and the life of Central African kings, queen, prince, and princess especially the one from West Cameroon.
Black Author: Edward W. Blyden
African life and Customs is an essential collection of Edward Wilmont Blyden s articles that examines the socioeconomic structure of African society. A native of St. Thomas, West Indies, Blyden (1832-1912) lived most of his life on the African continent. He was an accomplished educator, linguist, writer, and world traveler, who strongly defended the unique character of African and its people. In African life and Customs, Blyden examined the culture of pure Africans those untouched by European and Asiatic influences. He identified the family as the basic unit in African society and polygamy as the foundation of African families. He described African social systems as cooperative; everyone worked for each other. No one went without work, food, or clothing.
Black Author: Sobonfu Somi
A renowned, respected teacher and mentor to thousands, Sobonfu Somi is one of the first and foremost voices of African spirituality to come to the West.
Black Author: Dr. Gina Murray
The Them In Him, the first volume the Biblical Family Structure series, consists of four essays and an extensive appendix, drawn from the treasure trove of the author s personal notes written in the margins of bibles, on the back of worship service programs, and during family scripture study.
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Others We've Heard Of
Others We've Heard Of
Black Author: Nasikah Atarah Eshet-Nasi Yashuv-EL
The Queen's Sacrifice is a compilation between a husband and wife that gives an understanding of the black woman using biblical text, ancient Hebrew idioms, anecdotes, parables and metaphysical translations, to convey a message to the readers why women behave the way they do.
From Monogamy To Polygyny: a Way Through
Author: Umm AbdurRahman Hirschfelder
From Monogamy to Polygyny: A Way Through addresses the deep and complex issues and concerns the Muslim women worldwide have with polygyny. The insight offered by this book is new, unique, and encouraging. Practical advice is brought forth to aid in moving past the negative feelings that are commonly associated with polygyny, ultimately helping the Muslim woman progress to a higher level of Iman, In sha Allah.
A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL POLYGAMIST RELATIONSHIPS IN TODAY'S SOCIETY
Author: Daniel Carter
In the late 1800s the Mormon Apostle, philosopher, orator, author, historian and polygamist, Orson Pratt, wrote his treatise Twenty-Seven Rules of Celestial Marriage. At the time, he was the authorized spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the subject. Besides overall righteousness and certain specific holy ordinances, at that time, celestial marriage required polygamous relationships. In addition to his many ecclesiastical and eruditious qualifications, his personal life, having ten wives and forty-five children, gave him the credentials to develop and pen such a work.
Black Author: John Cline
Infidelity has been a destructive force to the institution of marriage. Many husbands and wives find themselves in the middle of extramarital affairs, not because they want to destroy their marriages, not because they do not love their spouses, and not because they are inherently evil or bad-intentioned.
Black Author: Patricia Dixon aka Ra Heter
Your soul left the Universe Soul to experience life on Earth. Your soul came to Earth this time to fulfill a purpose and learn lessons so that you can continue to evolve spiritually. Your soul's partner is the person to help you on this journey.
Ancient Science of Love: A handbook to a divine relationship through love and sex
Black Author: Nasi Yashuvel & Ben-Zevulun
In the Ancient Science of Love, Nasi Yashuvel speaks about the duties of a husband/wife in a marriage, things to do to keep the fire lit in a relationship, how to mend a damaged union and how to find a potential mate. He uses creative stories, personal anecdotes and relative referrences such as historical sacred texts and writings. This book will inspire you to work hard at improving your relationship and give you keys to a successful marriage.
Polygynous Blessings: Musings of a Muslim Wife
Author: MizAzeez
An alternative to the predominate view of Islaamic polygyny as an oppressive, archaic marital practice, Polygynous Blessings: Musings of a Muslim Wife provides an intimate look into the life of MizAzeez, a Muslim wife who lives in a polygynous marriage. A compilation of 7 months of blog entries exploring MizAzeez's struggle being a plural wife and her ultimate embracing of an otherwise stigmatized marital practice, Polygynous Blessings: Musings of a Muslim Wife includes personal reflections, excerpts from the Qur'aan and Sunnah (statements and actions of the Prophet of Islaam, Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him), and religious verdicts by renowned Muslim scholars.
Polygamous Families in Contemporary Society
Author: Irwin Altman & Joseph Ginat
In this intriguing book, social psychologist Irwin Altman and anthropologist Joseph Ginat examine husband-wife and wife-wife relationships in contemporary Mormon polygamous families. The authors describe how husbands and wives in plural families cope with their complex lifestyle in various facets of everyday life, including courtship, weddings, honeymoons, adjustments to a new life, living arrangements, and the husband's rotation among wives.
Black Author: Mariama Ba
Written by award-winning African novelist Mariama Ba and translated from the original French, So Long a Letter has been recognized as one of Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century. The brief narrative, written as an extended letter, is a sequence of reminiscences—some wistful, some bitter—recounted by recently widowed Senegalese schoolteacher Ramatoulaye Fall. Addressed to a lifelong friend, Aissatou, it is a record of Ramatoulaye's emotional struggle for survival after her husband betrayed their marriage by taking a second wife.
The Man Called Deng Majok: A Biography of Power, Polygyny and Change
Black Author: Francis Deng
Deng Majok succeeded his father Kwol Arob, as Paramount Chief of the Ngok Dinka of Abyei in 1943 and reigned until his death in 1969. He is widely recognized as one of the most prominent tribal leaders who contributed effectively to the maintenance of peace, security and stability in Sudan s volatile North-South border area, where warrior African and Arab tribes come in contact, interact, and often clash in competition over scarce natural resources.
Polygyny: The Ancient African Welfare System
Author: Curtis Rogers
This book is not an advocacy for the practice of polygany. What it is advocating is the correct historical perspective of polygany and the reason for its development in ancient African societies, a view that has been historically distorted because of cultural biases and ignorance.
Author: Shaykh Abdul-Aziz bin Baz
Plural marriage contains general and abundant benefits. However, some people are cowardly regarding this, either due to having a scanty amount of wealth or out of fear of his first wife, her tongue lashing, and her evil, or due to other reasons.
Author: David G. Maillu
Is polygamy moral? Should the Church marry and bless polygamists? Should Europe and America legalise polygamy? What really is the African's honest opinion of polygamy? David Maillu is a leading African literary writer, and here provocatively discusses these issues. He looks at the relevance of polygamy in the modern society, from historical, ethical, traditional, economic, biblical and psychological standpoints.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Author: Lola Shoneyin
Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life’s misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba Segi’s advances, she unwittingly uncovers a secret which threatens to rock his patriarchal household to the core.
Author: Musa C Mseleku
Here is another interesting book written by Musa Mseleku! This time around he has written such a controversial book concerning polygamy. He has researched deeply about polygamy from both a cultural and religious perspective. In this book he will slake your thirst about this topic! By the time you finish reading the book, you will be able to make up your own mind about polygamy.
The Real Talk: Forty Hadith of Polygyny: A Woman's Guide to Coping in a Non-Conventional Marriage
Author: Jannah Bayyan
The Real Talk: Forty Hadith is a collection of Prophetic Traditions aimed at breaking through the conventions of modern day relationships. It is also meant to shed light on the emotional aspects of women who choose to marry into polygamous marriages.
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