The Community of Self [Paperback]

Na'Im Akbar (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0935257004 | ISBN-13: 978-0935257007 | Publication Date: August 1985 | Edition: Revised

This revised and expanded version of The Community of Self is one of Akbar's six books which address the issue of a holistic human psychology and an increased understanding of the unique psychological funtioning of African-American in particular. The Community of Self has been adapted as stage play, used as a guide for education of African-American children.. applied in workshops for social services and mental health providers, and used as a personal development and self-help book by thousands of people worldwide.

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About the Author

Dr. Na'im Akbar is a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Forida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. He has been described by Essence magazine as "one of the world's preeminent African-American pychologists and a pioneer in the development of African-centered approach to modern psychology."

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Mind Productions & Associates; Revised edition (August 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935257004
• ISBN-13: 978-0935257007
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > General

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your community is within you-First!!!, October 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Community of Self (Paperback)

If you are looking for a check-up from the neck-up,then please read this book. So often we overlook our own personal needs because we are too busy tending to the needs of others. Personally speaking,it's books like this that will ultimately restore one's self community^hetep

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars UNDERSTANDING YOU, December 2, 2001

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AMOS L. ELLIS JR (FORT SILL, OK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Community of Self (Paperback)

OUT OF YOUR FIVE SENSES, IF YOU HAD TO LOSE ONE, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? READING THIS BOOK GAVE ME A NEW OUTLOOK ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALL OF ME, AND HOW ALL OF ME WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF ALL OF ME.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Affirmation of personal conclusions, September 17, 2005

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C. Johnson "knowledge seeker" (Atlanta GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Community of Self (Paperback)

This book is good reading for those who seek to better understand the dynamics of the mind. It explores one's development from the perspectives of self, family, children and community. Complex relationships are are discussed in basic terms that are easy to follow and embrace. It is a short yet powerful book - filled with inspiration to seek greater knowledge.