Rock My Soul

In rock My soul world-renowned scholar and visionary Bell hooks takes an in-depth look at one of the most critical issues facing African Americans: a collective wounded self-esteem that has prevailed from slavery to the present day. why do so many African Americans -- whether privileged or poor urban or suburban young or old -- live in a state of chronic anxiety fear and shame? In rock My soul hooks gets to the heart and soul of the African-American identity crisis offering critical insight and hard-won wisdom about what it takes to heal the scars of the past promote and maintain self-esteem and lay down the roots for a grounded community with a prosperous future.