In this new edition, with an introduction by Tressie McMillan Cottom, world-renowned scholar and visionary bell hooks takes an in-depth look at one of the most critical issues facing Black Americans: a collective wounded self-esteem that has prevailed from slavery to the present day. 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. Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem Item Weight: 7.6 ounces Paperback: 240 pages ISBN-13: 9781668099841 Dimensions: 5.31 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches Publisher: Washington Square Press (January 6, 2004) Language: English
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