Me and Mary
An African American Grandma, The Grandson She Raised, And the Lessons She Taught Him
RD Moore, MMI Press
40 Humanitarian Virtues
The Foundation of the Beloved Community
Part One
1. Getting Here – Destiny
2. Dock of the Bay – Family
3. Martin and Bobby – Resolve
4. Trains – Faith
5. Stormy Weather – Wonder
6. Big Kids School – Gentleness
7. Aunt Wing – Honor
8. Mary’s Boys – Heritage
9. Your Mama’s Coming to Get You – Selflessness
Part Two
10. The Heart of Resilience – Will
11. Crucibles – Humanity
12. The Man Without Fear – Courage
13. Make Me Wanna Holler – Forgiveness
14. EZ Supermarket – Conscience
15. Stanley – Diligence
16. Just For Ourselves – Dignity
17. Can’t Smile Without You – Justice
18. Somebody’s Angel – Gratitude
19. Little Joe – Blessing
20. Cleaning Bricks – Prudence
21. Seeing Around Corners – Forbearance
22. Don’t Come Back – Hope
Part Three
23. Norman, Oklahoma – Goodness
24. My First Week – Kindness
25. Don’t Make Me Come Out There – Fortitude
26. Writing Letters – Acceptance
27. Christmas – Clarity
28. Tim and Samir – Benevolence
29. Three Remarkable Women – Power
30. Leader of the Band – Love
31. My Girls – Assurance
32. Beneath a Western Sky – Celebration
Part Four
33. Dock of the Bay, Revisited – Empathy
34. Our Great Work – Calling
35. He Already Knew – Bravery
36. The City of Brotherly Love – Compassion
37. What We Leave Behind – Legacy
38. When the Good Lord Says It’s Time – Valor
39. The Big Visit – Virtue
40. Epilogue – Presence
1. Getting Here – Destiny
2. Dock of the Bay – Family
3. Martin and Bobby – Resolve
4. Trains – Faith
5. Stormy Weather – Wonder
6. Big Kids School – Gentleness
7. Aunt Wing – Honor
8. Mary’s Boys – Heritage
9. Your Mama’s Coming to Get You – Selflessness
Part Two
10. The Heart of Resilience – Will
11. Crucibles – Humanity
12. The Man Without Fear – Courage
13. Make Me Wanna Holler – Forgiveness
14. EZ Supermarket – Conscience
15. Stanley – Diligence
16. Just For Ourselves – Dignity
17. Can’t Smile Without You – Justice
18. Somebody’s Angel – Gratitude
19. Little Joe – Blessing
20. Cleaning Bricks – Prudence
21. Seeing Around Corners – Forbearance
22. Don’t Come Back – Hope
Part Three
23. Norman, Oklahoma – Goodness
24. My First Week – Kindness
25. Don’t Make Me Come Out There – Fortitude
26. Writing Letters – Acceptance
27. Christmas – Clarity
28. Tim and Samir – Benevolence
29. Three Remarkable Women – Power
30. Leader of the Band – Love
31. My Girls – Assurance
32. Beneath a Western Sky – Celebration
Part Four
33. Dock of the Bay, Revisited – Empathy
34. Our Great Work – Calling
35. He Already Knew – Bravery
36. The City of Brotherly Love – Compassion
37. What We Leave Behind – Legacy
38. When the Good Lord Says It’s Time – Valor
39. The Big Visit – Virtue
40. Epilogue – Presence