Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem Contributor(s): Hooks, Bell (Author) |
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ISBN: 0743456068 ISBN-13: 9780743456067 Publisher: Washington Square Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2004 Annotation: In "Rock My Soul" hooks breaks through a wall of collective denial to tell a sobering truth--that crippling low self-esteem has reached epidemic proportions among blacks. hooks takes readers to the heart of the matter and shows why it has been difficult--if not impossible--for America to create a culture that promotes and sustains healthy self-esteem. |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Self-help | Personal Growth - Self-esteem - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 155.849 |
LCCN: 2003061848 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" L (0.65 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Self-Esteem |
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Publisher Description: In "Rock My Soul," world-renowned scholar and visionary bell hooks takes an in-depth look at one of the most critical issues facing African Americans: a collective wounded self-esteem that has prevailed from slavery to the present day. Why do so many African Americans -- whether privileged or poor, urban or suburban, young or old -- live in a state of chronic anxiety, fear, and shame? In "Rock My Soul," hooks gets to the heart and soul of the African-American identity crisis, offering critical insight and hard-won wisdom about what it takes to heal the scars of the past, promote and maintain self-esteem, and lay down the roots for a grounded community with a prosperous future. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hooks, Bell: - bell hooks is a cultural critic, a feminist theorist, and the renowned author of more than twenty books. A charismatic speaker, she divides her time between teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world. She lives in Kentucky and New York City. |
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