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Book SynopsisOffers a rare full-scale look at an African immigrant congregation, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in New York (PCGNY)
Trade ReviewFrom Africato America provides a fascinating analysis of Ghanaian immigrants to the United States since the 1980s. This lively account paints a revealing picture of the real life of these immigrants, showing how their religious life as a community sustains them as they cope with the process of adaptation. -- John Mbiti,author of Introduction to African Religion, 2nd Edition
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Coming to America: Ghanaians and U.S. Immigration 2 By the Hudson River: The Ghanaian Presence in New York 3 Remembering the Homeland: Ghana and Its People 4 How Shall We Sing the Lord's Song? PCGNY: An Overseas Mission 5 The Compound House: Communal Life and Welfare 6 Conflict and Cohesion: Gender and Intergenerational Relations 7 Ebenezer: Spirituality and Identity 8 Paddling on Both Sides: Analysis and Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
