Helen V. FieldsHomeThe Joy and Challenge of Raising African American Children. – book reviewsEmma M. Talbott paralyzes her parenting guide, The Joy and Challenge of Raising African American Children, with a negativity that is antithetical to the philosophy she advocates for nurturing African American children. She instructs the parent “to affirm” the Black child, but overlooks the need “to affirm” our Black parents, heritage and culture.July 10, 2007Page 1 of 1