Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem - Softcover

In her most challenging and provocative book to date, esteemed feminist theorist and activist bell hooks offers a passionate examination of the role self-esteem plays in the lives of black people, determining the fine line between success and self-sabotage. Brilliantly identifying the shortcomings of historical movements for racial uplift, hooks looks at parenting and how we make and sustain community and discusses the revolutionary role preventative mental health care can play in promoting and maintaining self-esteem. '...a major event' - Maya Angelou