transcending myths, reclaiming joy
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Thompkins, Toby
- Publish Year
- 2004
- Shelfmark
- B5788 - B
- Thesaurus
- zwarte vrouwen, man vrouw verschillen, lesbische vrouwen, seksualiteit, spiritualiteit
- Description
- Thompkins weighs in on the pros and cons of the myth of the strong black woman. Basing his work on interviews with black women (and men) from a range of ages, backgrounds, and classes, Thompkins relates the individual experiences of women being 'chronic caregivers', overly sacrificial, and neglectful of what they need to nurture themselves and others. He examines romantic, platonic, and self-love and offers advice on how women can balance their own interests and those of others. He admonishes women not to become trapped in the image of strength and lose sight of their own personal needs.