Author: Aisha Redux
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951491000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In this book a first generation American New Yorker uses her bold voice to share life experiences through the lens of race, culture, and spirituality. Exploring topics ranging from night terrors, to schizophrenia, to gentrification, to the author's personal September 11th story. Illustrated with stunning artwork created in response to the essays, this book is a unique collection.
Stupid Black Girl
Author: Aisha Redux
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951491000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In this book a first generation American New Yorker uses her bold voice to share life experiences through the lens of race, culture, and spirituality. Exploring topics ranging from night terrors, to schizophrenia, to gentrification, to the author's personal September 11th story. Illustrated with stunning artwork created in response to the essays, this book is a unique collection.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951491000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In this book a first generation American New Yorker uses her bold voice to share life experiences through the lens of race, culture, and spirituality. Exploring topics ranging from night terrors, to schizophrenia, to gentrification, to the author's personal September 11th story. Illustrated with stunning artwork created in response to the essays, this book is a unique collection.
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
Author: Issa Rae
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476749078
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An introvert braves the cybersex, the pitfalls of eating out alone, the difficulties of weight gain, and other hurdles faced by shy people living in a world that urges us to be cool as "J" humorously recounts her life in all its awkward glory.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476749078
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An introvert braves the cybersex, the pitfalls of eating out alone, the difficulties of weight gain, and other hurdles faced by shy people living in a world that urges us to be cool as "J" humorously recounts her life in all its awkward glory.
Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat
Author: Stephanie Covington Armstrong
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1569763208
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Describing her struggle as a black woman with an eating disorder that is consistently portrayed as a white woman's problem, this insightful and moving narrative traces the background and factors that caused her bulimia. Moving coast to coast, she tries to escape her self-hatred and obsession by never slowing down, unaware that she is caught in downward spiral emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Finally she can no longer deny that she will die if she doesn't get help, overcome her shame, and conquer her addiction. But seeking help only reinforces her negative self-image, and she discovers her race makes her an oddity in the all-white programs for eating disorders. This memoir of her experiences answers many questions about why black women often do not seek traditional therapy for emotional problems.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1569763208
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Describing her struggle as a black woman with an eating disorder that is consistently portrayed as a white woman's problem, this insightful and moving narrative traces the background and factors that caused her bulimia. Moving coast to coast, she tries to escape her self-hatred and obsession by never slowing down, unaware that she is caught in downward spiral emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Finally she can no longer deny that she will die if she doesn't get help, overcome her shame, and conquer her addiction. But seeking help only reinforces her negative self-image, and she discovers her race makes her an oddity in the all-white programs for eating disorders. This memoir of her experiences answers many questions about why black women often do not seek traditional therapy for emotional problems.
The Black Girls Left Standing
Author: Juliana Goodman
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250793149
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In Juliana Goodman's powerful young adult debut The Black Girls Left Standing, Beau Willet will stop at nothing to clear her sister's name. Sixteen-year-old Beau Willet has dreams of being an artist and one day leaving the Chicago projects she’s grown up in. But after her older sister, Katia, is killed by an off-duty police officer, Beau knows she has to clear her sister’s name by finding the only witness to the murder; Katia’s no-good boyfriend, Jordan, who has gone missing. If she doesn't find him and tell the world what really happened, Katia's death will be ignored, like the deaths of so many other Black women who are wrongfully killed. With the help of her friend, Sonnet, Beau sets up a Twitter account to gather anonymous tips. But the more that Beau finds out about her sister's death, the more danger she finds herself in. And with a new relationship developing with her childhood friend, Champion, and the struggle to keep her family together, Beau is soon in way over her head. How much is she willing to risk to clear her sister's name and make sure she's not forgotten?
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250793149
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In Juliana Goodman's powerful young adult debut The Black Girls Left Standing, Beau Willet will stop at nothing to clear her sister's name. Sixteen-year-old Beau Willet has dreams of being an artist and one day leaving the Chicago projects she’s grown up in. But after her older sister, Katia, is killed by an off-duty police officer, Beau knows she has to clear her sister’s name by finding the only witness to the murder; Katia’s no-good boyfriend, Jordan, who has gone missing. If she doesn't find him and tell the world what really happened, Katia's death will be ignored, like the deaths of so many other Black women who are wrongfully killed. With the help of her friend, Sonnet, Beau sets up a Twitter account to gather anonymous tips. But the more that Beau finds out about her sister's death, the more danger she finds herself in. And with a new relationship developing with her childhood friend, Champion, and the struggle to keep her family together, Beau is soon in way over her head. How much is she willing to risk to clear her sister's name and make sure she's not forgotten?
Dumb Girl
Author: Rebecca Royce
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
They were never supposed to find me. Graham, Charles, Jamie, and Steven are back. And this time they want revenge. The four of them are dead if Holland doesn't pull off the impossible. But all of the guys are more interested in why Holland did what she did to them than the danger that's knocking on their door. And although she tries to pretend that she did it because she loves the con, that she feeds off the thrill...The truth is much more complicated than that.Holland's past is a story that was never supposed to be told.But does her past matter if her future is no longer certain? And will the only men she's ever loved be able to forgive her for her sins?She wasn't supposed to fall in love with the stupid boys. But Holland James is a dumb girl.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
They were never supposed to find me. Graham, Charles, Jamie, and Steven are back. And this time they want revenge. The four of them are dead if Holland doesn't pull off the impossible. But all of the guys are more interested in why Holland did what she did to them than the danger that's knocking on their door. And although she tries to pretend that she did it because she loves the con, that she feeds off the thrill...The truth is much more complicated than that.Holland's past is a story that was never supposed to be told.But does her past matter if her future is no longer certain? And will the only men she's ever loved be able to forgive her for her sins?She wasn't supposed to fall in love with the stupid boys. But Holland James is a dumb girl.
Stupid Girl
Author: Mary E. Twomey
Publisher: Mary E. Twomey, LLC
ISBN: 1979473919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
"Stupid Girl" is book four of an 11-part series, which is based in French folklore.Barely able to lift her head, Rosie is taken away from Morgan le Fae's clutches. The haven of Province 9 is a welcome respite while Rosie tries to get back on her feet. With her father still bedridden, Kerdik takes it upon himself to do all he can to liberate King Urien. Though dangers from the borders threaten to tear the fragile kingdom apart, it's the threats from inside the castle that are most catastrophic. While Rosie tries to help Lane unite her kingdom, she learns secrets about the Untouchables that could undo all they've worked to rebuild. Everyone warns her that relying on Kerdik will end badly, but trusting Bastien just might be the biggest danger of all.
Publisher: Mary E. Twomey, LLC
ISBN: 1979473919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
"Stupid Girl" is book four of an 11-part series, which is based in French folklore.Barely able to lift her head, Rosie is taken away from Morgan le Fae's clutches. The haven of Province 9 is a welcome respite while Rosie tries to get back on her feet. With her father still bedridden, Kerdik takes it upon himself to do all he can to liberate King Urien. Though dangers from the borders threaten to tear the fragile kingdom apart, it's the threats from inside the castle that are most catastrophic. While Rosie tries to help Lane unite her kingdom, she learns secrets about the Untouchables that could undo all they've worked to rebuild. Everyone warns her that relying on Kerdik will end badly, but trusting Bastien just might be the biggest danger of all.
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Author: Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)
Publisher: GŸrze Books
ISBN: 0936077867
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Eating Disorders Anonymous: The Story of How We Recovered from Our Eating Disorders presents the accumulated experience, strength, and hope of many who have followed a Twelve-Step approach to recover from their eating disorders. Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA), founded by sober members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have produced a work that emulates the “Big Book” in style and substance. EDA respects the pioneering work of AA while expanding its Twelve-Step message of hope to include those who are religious or seek a spiritual solution, and for those who are not and may be more comfortable substituting “higher purpose” for the traditional “Higher Power.” Further, the EDA approach embraces the development and maintenance of balance and perspective, rather than abstinence, as the goal of recovery. Initial chapters provide clear directions on how to establish a foothold in recovery by offering one of the founder’s story of hope, and collective voices tell why EDA is suitable for readers with any type of problem eating, including: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, emotional eating, and orthorexia. The text then explains how to use the Twelve Steps to develop a durable and resilient way of thinking and acting that is free of eating disordered thoughts and behaviors, including how to pay it forward so that others might have hope of recovery. In the second half of the text, individual contributors share their experiences, describing what it was like to have an eating disorder, what happened that enabled them to make a start in recovery, and what it is like to be in recovery. Like the “Big Book,” these stories are in three sections: Pioneers of EDA, They Stopped in Time, and They Lost Nearly All. Readers using the Twelve Steps to recover from other issues will find the process consistent and reinforcing of their experiences, yet the EDA approach offers novel ideas and specific guidance for those struggling with food, weight and body image issues. Letters of support from three, highly-regarded medical professionals and two, well-known recovery advocates offer reassurance that EDA’s approach is consistent with that supported by medical research and standards in the field of eating disorders treatment. Intended as standard reading for members who participate in EDA groups throughout the world, this book is accessible and appropriate for anyone who wants to recover from an eating disorder or from issues related to food, weight, and body image.
Publisher: GŸrze Books
ISBN: 0936077867
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Eating Disorders Anonymous: The Story of How We Recovered from Our Eating Disorders presents the accumulated experience, strength, and hope of many who have followed a Twelve-Step approach to recover from their eating disorders. Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA), founded by sober members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have produced a work that emulates the “Big Book” in style and substance. EDA respects the pioneering work of AA while expanding its Twelve-Step message of hope to include those who are religious or seek a spiritual solution, and for those who are not and may be more comfortable substituting “higher purpose” for the traditional “Higher Power.” Further, the EDA approach embraces the development and maintenance of balance and perspective, rather than abstinence, as the goal of recovery. Initial chapters provide clear directions on how to establish a foothold in recovery by offering one of the founder’s story of hope, and collective voices tell why EDA is suitable for readers with any type of problem eating, including: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, emotional eating, and orthorexia. The text then explains how to use the Twelve Steps to develop a durable and resilient way of thinking and acting that is free of eating disordered thoughts and behaviors, including how to pay it forward so that others might have hope of recovery. In the second half of the text, individual contributors share their experiences, describing what it was like to have an eating disorder, what happened that enabled them to make a start in recovery, and what it is like to be in recovery. Like the “Big Book,” these stories are in three sections: Pioneers of EDA, They Stopped in Time, and They Lost Nearly All. Readers using the Twelve Steps to recover from other issues will find the process consistent and reinforcing of their experiences, yet the EDA approach offers novel ideas and specific guidance for those struggling with food, weight and body image issues. Letters of support from three, highly-regarded medical professionals and two, well-known recovery advocates offer reassurance that EDA’s approach is consistent with that supported by medical research and standards in the field of eating disorders treatment. Intended as standard reading for members who participate in EDA groups throughout the world, this book is accessible and appropriate for anyone who wants to recover from an eating disorder or from issues related to food, weight, and body image.
How to Be Less Stupid About Race
Author: Crystal M. Fleming
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807050784
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A unique and irreverent take on everything that's wrong with our “national conversation about race”—and what to do about it How to Be Less Stupid About Race is your essential guide to breaking through the half-truths and ridiculous misconceptions that have thoroughly corrupted the way race is represented in the classroom, pop culture, media, and politics. Centuries after our nation was founded on genocide, settler colonialism, and slavery, many Americans are kinda-sorta-maybe waking up to the reality that our racial politics are (still) garbage. But in the midst of this reckoning, widespread denial and misunderstandings about race persist, even as white supremacy and racial injustice are more visible than ever before. Combining no-holds-barred social critique, humorous personal anecdotes, and analysis of the latest interdisciplinary scholarship on systemic racism, sociologist Crystal M. Fleming provides a fresh, accessible, and irreverent take on everything that’s wrong with our “national conversation about race.” Drawing upon critical race theory, as well as her own experiences as a queer black millennial college professor and researcher, Fleming unveils how systemic racism exposes us all to racial ignorance—and provides a road map for transforming our knowledge into concrete social change. Searing, sobering, and urgently needed, How to Be Less Stupid About Race is a truth bomb for your racist relative, friend, or boss, and a call to action for everyone who wants to challenge white supremacy and intersectional oppression. If you like Issa Rae, Justin Simien, Angela Davis, and Morgan Jerkins, then this deeply relevant, bold, and incisive book is for you.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807050784
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A unique and irreverent take on everything that's wrong with our “national conversation about race”—and what to do about it How to Be Less Stupid About Race is your essential guide to breaking through the half-truths and ridiculous misconceptions that have thoroughly corrupted the way race is represented in the classroom, pop culture, media, and politics. Centuries after our nation was founded on genocide, settler colonialism, and slavery, many Americans are kinda-sorta-maybe waking up to the reality that our racial politics are (still) garbage. But in the midst of this reckoning, widespread denial and misunderstandings about race persist, even as white supremacy and racial injustice are more visible than ever before. Combining no-holds-barred social critique, humorous personal anecdotes, and analysis of the latest interdisciplinary scholarship on systemic racism, sociologist Crystal M. Fleming provides a fresh, accessible, and irreverent take on everything that’s wrong with our “national conversation about race.” Drawing upon critical race theory, as well as her own experiences as a queer black millennial college professor and researcher, Fleming unveils how systemic racism exposes us all to racial ignorance—and provides a road map for transforming our knowledge into concrete social change. Searing, sobering, and urgently needed, How to Be Less Stupid About Race is a truth bomb for your racist relative, friend, or boss, and a call to action for everyone who wants to challenge white supremacy and intersectional oppression. If you like Issa Rae, Justin Simien, Angela Davis, and Morgan Jerkins, then this deeply relevant, bold, and incisive book is for you.
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
Author: Kate Kelly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743288947
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
A revised and updated edition of the classic self-help book that has served as a lifeline to the millions of adults who have ADHD! With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADHD, but what do you do if you have ADHD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference—the first of its kind written for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD—focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos, and moral support to help readers deal with ADHD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADHD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior, offering guidance on how your reframe our view of ADHD and embrace its benefits. Here's what's new: The new ADHD medications and their effectiveness The effects of ADHD on human sexuality The differences between male and female ADHD—including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function The power of meditation ADHD coaching tricks and tips And the book still includes the tried-and-true advice about: Achieving balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationships—including how to decrease discord and chaos Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memory Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743288947
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
A revised and updated edition of the classic self-help book that has served as a lifeline to the millions of adults who have ADHD! With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADHD, but what do you do if you have ADHD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference—the first of its kind written for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD—focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos, and moral support to help readers deal with ADHD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADHD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior, offering guidance on how your reframe our view of ADHD and embrace its benefits. Here's what's new: The new ADHD medications and their effectiveness The effects of ADHD on human sexuality The differences between male and female ADHD—including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function The power of meditation ADHD coaching tricks and tips And the book still includes the tried-and-true advice about: Achieving balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationships—including how to decrease discord and chaos Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memory Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication
Diary of a Young Black Girl
Author: Lora Mitchell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997678604
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Diary of a Young Black Girl is a book of poetry that tells the stories and speaks to the experiences of young black women. The hope is that it will inspire others to share their stories and learn to express themselves through their creative outlets. This book goes into the heart of the author as she writes on topics such as love, politics, justice, and God. Join her on the journey through this groundbreaking new book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997678604
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Diary of a Young Black Girl is a book of poetry that tells the stories and speaks to the experiences of young black women. The hope is that it will inspire others to share their stories and learn to express themselves through their creative outlets. This book goes into the heart of the author as she writes on topics such as love, politics, justice, and God. Join her on the journey through this groundbreaking new book.