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Mama Says...When A Wolf Is Chasing You, Throw Him A Biscuit But Don’t Stop To Bake Him A Cake" is the title of a new book by author Maria L. Valdemi ($18.95, L.A. C. Communications Inc., Garnerville, N.Y.).
The "sayings" of Acoustic Blues man Fruteland Jackson’s matriarchal hierarchy is the subject of this book, along with 20 other Americans including Donald Trump, World Renown Navajo Artist R. C. Gorman and Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, author Maria L. Valdemi explores the oral traditions or "sayings" of mother’s and grandmothers that have shaped the lives and values of these individuals. A chronicle of motherly advice across continents and cultures and in between,. in a dining table book chocked with photographs. Additional information for this book can be found at: http://www.mama-says.com
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Fruteland Jackson's Hands By Legendary Blues Photographer Dick Waterman
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"Seven Guitars" a part of an August Wilson play photography/poster exhibit
Dick Waterman Photography Online
"This is the "Strange Fruit" of our day. Everyone should hear this... This is the best anti war song and it should last forever - it crosses all borders of time and place".- Corky Siegel
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