By Kim Nelson<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have enjoyed great reads during this Women\u2019s History Month. From novels to autobiographies to children\u2019s books, each of the amazing sistahs have brought a variety of unique voices to the table. That being said, to round out this month, I am happy to share this book of inspiration: On Life: Things I Should Have Told You<\/em> by Kim Nelson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nelson has been highly successful in her life, not only as a game-changing executive at General Mills, but as a wife, a mother of two daughters, and her commitment to a life of service in faith and in community. Indeed, she had excellent examples in her parents and her extended family. Here, as her daughters are poised to leave the nest and embark upon college, she shares her wisdom with love in an array of life experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her words speak empowerment as a woman, as a mother to her daughter. They speak of the tools she will need as she navigates the next phase of her life as a college student and young adult. We as African Americans are the legacy of our elders and our ancestors, and it is upon us to pass that legacy on to prepare our children, that they too will pay it forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nelson\u2019s life experiences and influences span the spectrum of adulthood\u2014family, health, love, race (for her biracial daughters), integrity, money management, education, gratitude, forgiveness, self-discipline, social justice, technology, to name some of the chapters. She doesn\u2019t shy away from life\u2019s challenges in her chapters, and at the same time her positive energy strengthens and encourages, something our young women need on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While I read this book, I heard Regina Belle\u2019s rendition of \u201cIf I Could\u201d; as a parent, it did put me all up \u201cin the feels.\u201d As a father, it was easy for me to read Nelson\u2019s work and share such life lessons with my son as well. When it came to her chapter On Men<\/em>, I admit I found myself thinking of Steve Harvey\u2019s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man<\/em>; yes, we men are simple in that context. I heartily agree with the book\u2019s importance of being the best person you can be. And of course, to do that we must lead by example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Life<\/em> is available through Amazon and Minnesota Black Authors Expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Women\u2019s History Month, I extend my deep respect and regard to De\u2019Vonna Bentley-Pittman, Josette Ciceron, Rosemond Sarpong Owens, and Kim Nelson. Thank you for sharing your stories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Kim Nelson I have enjoyed great reads during this Women\u2019s History Month. From novels to autobiographies to children\u2019s books, each of the amazing sistahs have brought a variety of unique voices to the table. 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