From Publishers Weekly
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.
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Review
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.
