Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem by Bell Hooks, Paperback, 9780743456067 | Buy online at Moby the Great

Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem

Black People and Self-Esteem

Author: Bell Hooks  

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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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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.

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Critic Reviews

“Publishers WeeklyWith each new book, hooks is deeply exploring the inner terrain of the black community....[Rock My Soul]is one of [her] best efforts in recent years.”

Maya Angelou Each offering from bell hooks is a major event, she has so much to give us. Publishers Weekly With each new book, hooks is deeply exploring the inner terrain of the black community....[Rock My Soul] is one of [her] best efforts in recent years.

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About the Author

Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writBell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writBell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writBell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writBell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intelleer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intelleer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intelleer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intelleer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intelle

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InRock 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?InRock 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.

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Product Details

Publisher
Washington Square Press | Washington Square Press Inc.,N.Y.
Published
31st January 2004
Format
Paperback
Pages
240
ISBN
9780743456067

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