NWR- EBONY brides... i have a question.... HELPPPPPPP

ok. so this is not wedding related, but i had a question that i really need your help with... and i REALLY want you to be honest about it.

so my cousin is african american (well, a bunch of them are, but this is for one in particular) So anyway, i came across this gift for her that i think is awesome... its something i'm even most likely going to buy for myself, and i thought it was a great gift, but then all of a sudden, i got all worried that it may be taken the wrong way (we're prety close, but i still worry about these things).
Anyway, the gift i was thinking of is stories from African- Americans (like a compilation type of book)... and i read through it and some of them were so amazing... AND there are many contributions to this book from Maya Angelou (who is my favorite author of all times, truly inspriring, and i woman i totally idolize). SO i thought it would be an awesome gift,,, BUT now i feel like i have this stigma going on in my head like it could be taken the wrong way (almost like ... ummmm is she just getting this for me b/c im Black?!) I know thats not her personality, and i know she knows that I'M sooooo not like that, but still, i worry.

the thing is- she is seriously the epitome of a strong black woman (great mother to 2 beautiful little girls, supportive wife, and Successful career), and i feel like she would really love this book.

OK... im done rambling about the story,,, but i need Help!!! Would you welcome a gift like this, or think differently of it? I want to know honest answers!
TIA!!

I figured i'd put my 2 cents in....

I say go for it.. .(although I already told you that the otehr day.. ha ha...) just reinforcing it.

I think it is a lovely idea.

Hi. First of all, what a sweetie you are! You are so sensitive and so thoughtful to even be concerned. I am an Ebony bride, and from the way you described it, I want that compilation for MYSELF. I would not be offended in the least, nor question the reason for the gift. And I'm sure she won't either. Especially if she knows you half as well as I already do just from reading this very thoughtful post.

Give it to her. She'll love it. Blessings!

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Posted by Katherine121

Hi. First of all, what a sweetie you are! You are so sensitive and so thoughtful to even be concerned. I am an Ebony bride, and from the way you described it, I want that compilation for MYSELF. I would not be offended in the least, nor question the reason for the gift. And I'm sure she won't either. Especially if she knows you half as well as I already do just from reading this very thoughtful post.

Give it to her. She'll love it. Blessings!

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I agree with Kat - I have met you Nee & you are such a warm, sincere person. Your sincerity shows - that you even think of posting the question so as not to offend in any way. Color was not even a passing thought when we met. I have alway felt welcome by you and eveyone i have met.

She does know you - i think she will appreciate it.

That's a GREAT GIFT! It is a VERY THOUGHTFUL gift!

Go for it! I look at it as a gift that was though out, becuase you want to get a book that someone can relate to as oppose to picking up ANY book!

thank you so much ladies!

I thought it was a great gift, and i just wanted to make sure that it wasnt just ME that thought it was thoughtful, ya know?

i appreciate all your feedback so much! You ladies are great.... and made me so happy about my decision--- Thank you!!