| Description |
xv, 185 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: You a lie and the truth ain't in ya -- Black girl magic: identity and self love -- It (for real) takes a village: family relationships -- Where my girls at?: sisterhood -- Work, work, work: career and other passions -- I didn't ask for this: tough stuff -- Black girl, interrupted: mental health -- Boo'd up: sex -- Girl, listen...: advice -- Epilogue: Pick up your oyster knife. |
| Summary |
"From the bestselling author of The Sisters Are Alright comes a book of personal letters written by black women to black girls to nurture healthy womanhood and sisterhood, covering topics like identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-169) and index. |
| Subject |
African American girls -- Life skills guides.
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African American women -- Social conditions.
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Conduct of life.
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Self-esteem in women.
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Self-realization in women.
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Stereotypes (Social psychology)
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Racism.
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| ISBN |
9781523092291 (paperback ; alk. paper) |
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