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"Body & Soul marks a moment in the
development of Black women's consciousness when we finally give ourselves permission to be
concerned about ourselves and to look at the range of issues implied by our quest for
health-physical, spiritual, and emotional health" -Angela Y. Davis and June Jordan, from the Foreword "Body
& Soul is the first and only self-help book specifically written to address Black
women's health concerns. Seeking to end the damaging conspiracy of silence about the
reality of Black women's lives, Body & Soul gives voice to the physical,
emotional, and spiritual health experiences of Black women today. Drawing on the expertise
of Black female scientists, academics, health care practicioners, and writers, and
featuring the first-person stories of more than sixty women from across the country along
with more than 100 illustrations and photographs, Body & Soul is
organized into six sections: Our Bodies * Our Reproductive Health * Our Emotional
Well-Being * Loving * Health Care * Keeping Safe in a Hostile World. Thoroughly
researched, up-to-date, and highly accessible, Body & Soul is an
indispensable and empowering self-help guide. |