They All Call Me Mommy

The word 'mother' or 'mommy' is usually used loosely, especially among people of African descent. This is partly because our culture demands that we respect our elders. For the author of this book, she believes that to be called 'mommy' is an awesome responsibility and not to be taken lightly. To be called mommy means the individual should be ready to sacrifice like a true mother for the comfort of her children and family. A mother must be insightful, inspiring, intelligent, and resourceful. A g