Bound for Glory: Celebrating the Gift of African American Spirituals through Expressive Calligraphy

Bound for Gloryis a powerful gift book inspired by a collection of calligraphic paintings by world-renowned calligrapher Timothy R. Botts. The book features 52 paintings that are visual interpretations--in words and pictures--of African American spiritual songs. These amazing songs are an important part of our American heritage, and they continue to give us hope in the face of life's many challenges. The book also includes 52 reflective readings from Botts and African-American writer and speaker Patricia Raybon. It also includes lyrics from the spirituals along with inspirational Scripture verses from the New Living Translation.