Top Shelf. . - Book Shelf - From One Brother to Another, Vol 2: Voices of African American Men; Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway, Stevie Wonder's Mother; Make Over Your Man: The Woman's Guide to Dressing any Man in her Life - book review

FROM ONE BROTHER TO ANOTHER, VOL. 2: VOICES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN (Judson Press, 11.00), edited by Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., is the follow-up volume to the popular From One Brother to Another, and reflects the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of African-American men from a variety of fields, including politics, religion, business, law and many others. Dr. Wright, senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has gathered reflections from men of all ages and socioeconomic levels on such themes as unity, peace, justice, faith, liberation, family, responsibility, perseverance, hope and diversity.

BLIND FAITH: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF LULA HARDAWAY, STEVIE WONDER'S MOTHER (Simon & Schuster, $24.00) by Dennis Love and Stacy Brown is the frank and compelling biography of Lula Hardaway, the woman who gave birth to and nurtured one of America's greatest musicians/songwriters. The book deals with the struggles that preceded Wonder's rise to fame and fortune and also tells the story of how his mother, who was abandoned by her mother and father, "escaped an abusive relationship, purchased a home and took control of her life and her family."

MAKE OVER YOUR MAN: THE WOMAN'S GUIDE TO DRESSING ANY MAN IN HER LIFE (Broadway Books, $29.95) by Lloyd Boston is a no-nonsense guide from the "master of makeovers" to getting your man to update his wardrobe. His upbeat message is clear: With a little diplomacy and guidance from a woman, any man can understand and master the art of personal style.

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