An exploration of the crisis in intimacy that afflicts the African-American community offers practical help to black men and women in building satisfying relationships, overcoming negative experiences, and dealing with bias. 25,000 first printing. Tour.
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Drawing on their own eight-year marriage, the psychotherapist authors offer what they claim is the first self-help guide to African American relationships, complete with skill-building exercises. With candor and insight, they discuss the fear of intimacy that can plague black men and women, aggravated by problems of ethnic--and, for women, gender--identity. The Hopsons discuss the qualities that African Americans purportedly seek in an ideal mate, but they caution that developing a sense of one's own identity and self-esteem are the first steps in finding that person. An Afrocentric view of the world with its pride in black culture can serve as a source of inspiration, racial identity and empowerment, stress the authors. They also cite communication as the key to dealing successfully in a relationship with issues like money, family, infidelity and spirituality.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Dr. Gwedolyn Goldsby Grant psychologist, advice columnist at ESSENCE magazine An insightful, soul-searching book about healing the wounded Black male-female relationship. The authors provide us with hope and instruction at the same time.
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Wherever we go, there's always at least one someone who wants to know exactly how we have managed to stay married all these years. Now, instead of racking our brains for a magical answer, we can point them in the direction of the good Doctors Hopson! Here is a marvelous and important guide to discovering some magic of your own.
Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry This book provides a sound, positive approach, containing specific guidelines, on how Black men and Black women can build stronger and happier partnerships. I recommend this volume to Black couples seeking to improve their relationships. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Wherever we go, there's always at least one someone who wants to know exactly how we have managed to stay married all these years. Now, instead of racking our brains for a magical answer, we can point them in the direction of the good Doctors Hopson! Here is a marvelous and important guide to discovering some magic of your own.
Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry This book provides a sound, positive approach, containing specific guidelines, on how Black men and Black women can build stronger and happier partnerships. I recommend this volume to Black couples seeking to improve their relationships. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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I say that because in reading and understanding the husband/wife authors, you will become humble and start looking for opportunities to become more of a soulmate to your lover or friend. I agree that a person can indeed become jaded or exasperated with the "games" that men and women play on each other! Sometimes a person wonders how did their parents or grandparents ever get together! This book was one of the FIRST of the truly HELPFUL books in the Iyanla Vanzant, Maya Angelou, Dr. Ron Elmore tradition! This one has the benefit of a very intuitive and intelligent husband and wife team aiding you in the process ! A very good investment. May the reading and applying of the information bring about a healing and lifetime love for you! Peace -ed-
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This book is one that "ALL" African American couples should own. My professor used it as the main text in his class and it not only helps you understand yourself but your mate as well. It also gives you insight on why we behave in the manner in which we do, and provides exercises to help you sustain your relationships. The authors are African American Husband and Wife Psychologist who also practice what they've written.
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- Black Men (SAGE Focus Editions) by Lewis E. Gary in Back Matter
- Your Perfect Right: Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships by Robert E., PhD Alberti in Back Matter
- Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan in Front Matter
- Chains and Images of Psychological Slavery by Na'Im Akbar in Back Matter
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- We Have to Talk : Healing Dialogues Between Men and Women by Samuel Shem in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Shrinking Violets and Caspar Milquetoasts: Shyness, Power, and Intimacy in the United States, 1950-1995 (The American Social Experience) by Patricia McDaniel in Back Matter
- From Brotherhood to Manhood: How Black Men Rescue Their Relationships and Dreams from the Invisibility Syndrome by Anderson J. Franklin in Back Matter
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