Sisters Of The Yam: Black Women And Self-recovery

Explores How Black Women's Emotional Growth And Development Is Affected By Daily Assaults Of Racism And Sexism. Seeking After Truth -- Tongues Of Fire: Learning Critical Affirmation -- Work Makes Life Sweet -- Knowing Peace: An End To Stress -- Growing Away From Addiction -- Dreaming Ourselves Dark And Deep: Black Beauty -- Facing And Feeling Loss -- Moved By Passion: Eros And Responsibility -- Living To Love -- Sweet Communion -- The Joy Of Reconciliation -- Touching The Earth -- Walking In The Spirit. By Bell Hooks. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 191-194).