What Mama Taught Me

<p>Millions of viewers of <em>Tony Brown's Journal</em> the longest-running series on PBS know Tony Brown as an advocate for self-reliance and self-enrichment. Now in his most personal book yet he introduces us to the woman who brought him up and taught him the seven core values he lives by to this day: reality knowledge race history truth patience and love. <em>What Mama Taught Me</em> states that only by understanding one's place in the world can one become free in mind and spirit which is the path to true success. Brown argues that by following other people's rules we betray ourselves and our desires resulting in a vicious cycle of disconnection unhappiness and spiritual death. </p><p>Enhanced by the homespun storytelling he heard as a child this is Brown's personal recipe for achievement imparting values that provide a blueprint for reaching success and happiness -- on one's own terms.</p>