Offering practical information for African-American women in physically or emotionally abusive relationships, the editor of The Black Women's Health Book discusses identifying abuse, the cycle of violence, agencies and shelters, and using the legal system. Original. IP.
Tells the truth and carefully disentangles the complex web of oppression laden choices battered black women can make to end their abuse in same sex or heterosexual relationships. The book also offers great resources and cultural references that provide an uplifting message and tools to self-heal.