Stolen Women: Reclaiming Our Sexuality, Taking Back Our Lives

by Gail Elizabeth Wyatt

"STOLEN WOMEN gives us what Mama couldn't--a way to be in charge of our own bodies. This probing, fact-based book dissects the myths, discards the stereotypes, and unshackles our minds."--BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL Author of Brothers and Sisters

"The culmination of twenty-two years of clinical practice and in-depth interviews with hundreds of African American women."--Ebony

"Groundbreaking research breaks down why we came to be at increased risk and how we can protect ourselves for the future."--Essence

"Finally, we have the first book that breaks the silence. Dr. Wyatt presents a well-researched and balanced perspective of the sexual experiences of African American women. It explodes the myths, examines our past, and sets the path for our healing and our future survival. This is a book that should be read by anyone who knows or cares about African American women."--Gloria Johnson Powell, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard University

"A long-awaited look at the stereotypes and sexual myths that surround African American women."--The Chicago TribunE

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Feminism, Sexuality

320 pages, Hardcover

First published July 30, 1997

Reviews

[Ebony · Rating 3 out of 5]

for anyone who says slave history doesn't impact sexual history, this book is 200 pages of evidence to the contrary. i really enjoyed how wyatt incorporated slave history with mediated sexual stereotypes and sexual behavior. it was refreshing to see the stereotypes debunked, but harrowing to read about black women's bad decision-making when it comes to sex and how little sexual knowledge we pass on to our daughters. i had no idea how involved child sex play could be, but the stories were fascinating. my attention waned in the 2nd section but the personal inventory in the third section made it worth while.

[Marilyn Diamond · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book saved my life at a period of major changes. I got to meet Mrs. Wyatt and attend a workshop and she is great..

[Relle Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read for Black women wanting to understand more about the history of the stereotypes that surround our sexuality and how we can move forward. It is engaging and easy to read with lots of harrowing but relatable stories. Will be buying copies for my Sisters.

[CKE387 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myth Vs Reality regarding Black women's sexuality

[Elizabeth]

I heard Dr. Wyatt speak at the Urban Health Institute's Race & Research Symposium series.

[Shantae Porteous · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book allowed me to blossom into the feminist I am today to understand better myself and others.