Sister Wisdom: 7 Pathways to a Satisfying Life for Soulful Black Women

by Patricia Reid-Merritt

Overview

Raves for Sister Power

"Extensive . . . inspired . . . forty-five of the most recognizable and powerful black women in the country."
-USA Today

"This book about the tenacity of black women reminds me of 'testimony service' in the true gospel tradition . . . Reid-Merritt gives us all courage."
-Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant
Psychologist and advice columnist, Essence magazine

Now, Sister Wisdom explores in depth the life journeys of today's soulful black women. Discover the pathways of:
* Domestic warriors-dedicated to home and family
* Single-parent professionals-taking financial responsibility for their children
* Independent free floaters-at the center of their own lives
* Passionate soul mates-profoundly in love
* Blissful wonders-balancing love, family, career, and personal desire
* Faithful followers-walking in faith
* Soul survivors-finding hidden opportunity in times of crisis

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470247693
Publisher:	Trade Paper Press
Publication date:	10/16/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	450 KB

About the Author

PATRICIA REID-MERRITT, DSW, is Professor and former coordinator of the Social Work and African American Studies Program at Richard Stockton College in Poona, New Jersey. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the NAACP Freedom Award, and is listed in Who's Who Among Black Americans.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Part One: Our Challenges.

1. The Satisfying Life.

2. The Way We Were:Accepting OurUnique Selves.

3. Great Expectations:DiscoveringWho We Want to Be.

4. In the Name of Love:Surviving EarlyMarriage and Motherhood.

5. The Black Woman ?s Burden:Disruptions and Stress.

6. Can We Just Turn Back theHands of Time?

Part Two: Our Pathways.

7. Love and Happiness.

8. Spiritual Fulfillment:?The Lord Worksin Mysterious Ways ?.

9. Free as We Want to Be.

10. Sisters in the Prime of Life.

Editorial Reviews

Patricia Reid-Merritt, winner of the NAACP Freedom Award for her work as a professor and advocate for African Americans, looks at the experiences of middle-aged black women and shows how they can achieve a life of emotional and spiritual satisfaction.

Vito F Sinisi