Five Generations of Family Quotations is a presentation of quotations, sayings, or pocket pieces recited by family members of and including the two authors, who represent five generations. These statements were for the most part, designed to give guidance and direction usually to children or young adults. Oftentimes the intended meaning of these sayings were not always so immediately clear to the listener. These pocket pieces could be understood after time and maturity of the listener. Now as adults, the authors, mother and son, who represents the third and forth generations of the family that is the focus of this book, fondly reflects on the many sayings that were made by their ancestors. These authors share a common appreciation for the instructions they received from their parents, grand and great grand parents respectfully. In fact, the authors, individually and collectively recognize the positive influence and impact these sayings have had on their lives. They found that the same instructions could benefit their children. The purpose of this book of family quotations is to serve as a model document that demonstrates the author's desire and capacity to keep alive their ancestors by remembering their ancestor's words of wisdom and instruction. These quotations have had a positive impact on the authors lives. This book recognizes the love that was conveyed through the instructions that were designed to help the family members to become responsible citizens. From a spiritual point, this book is intended to serve as a tool to encourage the reader to likewise consider embracing the sayings or quotations of family members and loved ones as a method to keep them alive. This method for some will serve as a healing resource. In other words, deceased loved ones can be remembered, and great meaning and value can be brought to their memories.
About the Author: James Edward Bruce Sr. is a published author of several other books: namely, "Oh, I didn't even think about this" and "Thinking aloud is allowed", "Life is Like Climbing a Mountain", "Inspire Me, Speak to my Spirit", and now this one, "Spiritual Inspiration to Inspire My Spirit." He enjoys writing about his life experiences. James believes that his experiences can offer benefit to others. He is the proud husband of Maritza and the father of three, namely, James Jr., Saunteena and Semaj. Very rooted in his family values, James was blessed to grow up in an extended family that included great grand parents, grand parents, parents, grand uncles, grand aunts, uncles and aunts. He recognizes the worth of the instructions he received from his ancestors. In fact, James consistently recites the many sayings from his family members. He relies on these quotations for guidance as he and his wife raise their three children. James feels that these family quotations have worked for his parents as a guide that helped to raise him. He believes that they will eventually work for his children. James is grateful to be a member of the third generation of the family that is the focus of this book. Louise Jeanette Bruce is the co-author of this book. She is the mother of James Sr., and nine other children. She is a member of the second generation of the family that is the focus of this book of family quotations. She prides her effective parenting skills on the strength and value of the quotations that came directly from her parents and grand parents, uncles and aunts. The spirit of these great sayings has influenced and inspired her life. As a great grandmother, grand mother and mother herself, Louise also offers original sayings that are intended to instruct and guide her offspring. She finds comfort in knowing that her sayings and the sayings of her ancestors will live on. Louise has made significant literary contributions to this work. She has decided to allow me, James, to be the speaker and speak directly to you.