Sister Wisdom: 7 Pathways to a Satisfying Life for Soulful Black Women

by Patricia Reid-Merritt (Richard Stockton College, Pamona, New Jersey)

• ISBN13: 9780471273356
• ISBN10: 047127335X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Raves for Sister Power "Extensive . . . inspired . . . forty-five of the most recognizable and powerful black women in the country." -USA Today "This book about the tenacity of black women reminds me of 'testimony service' in the true gospel tradition . . . Reid-Merritt gives us all courage." -Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant Psychologist and advice columnist, Essence magazine Now, Sister Wisdom explores in depth the life journeys of today's soulful black women. Discover the pathways of: * Domestic warriors-dedicated to home and family * Single-parent professionals-taking financial responsibility for their children * Independent free floaters-at the center of their own lives * Passionate soul mates-profoundly in love * Blissful wonders-balancing love, family, career, and personal desire * Faithful followers-walking in faith * Soul survivors-finding hidden opportunity in times of crisis

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Part One: Our Challenges.

1. The Satisfying Life.

2. The Way We Were:Accepting Our Unique Selves.

3. Great Expectations:Discovering Who We Want to Be.

4. In the Name of Love:Surviving Early Marriage and Motherhood.

5. The Black Woman Æs Burden: Disruptions and Stress.

6. Can We Just Turn Back the Hands of Time?

Part Two: Our Pathways.

7. Love and Happiness.

8. Spiritual Fulfillment:ôThe Lord Works in Mysterious Ways ö.

9. Free as We Want to Be.

10. Sisters in the Prime of Life.