You Can Get There from Here: Life Lessons on Growth and Self-Discovery for the Black Woman

Browne, D. Anne

ISBN 10: 0963867261 / ISBN 13: 9780963867261

Published by Bryant & Dillon Pub, 1995

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Minor wear and creasing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: You Can Get There from Here: Life Lessons on Growth and Self-Discovery for the Black Woman
• Publisher: Bryant & Dillon Pub
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963867261
• ISBN 13: 9780963867261
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Encourages African American women to nurture their self-esteem and apply their talents toward becoming successful individuals

Reviews

Physical therapist Browne shares the results of years of "informal interviews, rap sessions, and confidence sharing" to provide "stimulus for dialog between black men and women so the healing for them will continue." Pop psychology, quotes from the Art of War and the Tao Te Ching, references to famous blacks, self-surveys, and lists such as "four keys to self-empowerment" are all thrown in to aid black women find self-awareness in a sometimes alien white culture. Browne speaks in colloquialisms and superficial answers as she advises readers to let go of their pain and acknowledge that "love heals." And her "five easy steps" or "four keys" or "eight foolproof ways" all fall short of offering real practical steps. Except for Chapter 5's discussion of black men and occasional "us vs. them" statements, much of the book doesn't resound as specifically black and will apply and appeal to white women as well. Browne has written an easy, if not always very helpful, guide for public library patrons. Buy according to demand.?Susan Burdick, Lehigh Commurt, Data Arts, Seattle
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