An honest, inspirational and also very practical guide reminiscent of Our Bodies, Ourselves written by black women for black women Body and Soul is an honest, straight-from-the-heart guide addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual health issues and concerns of black women today including: - How black women feel about their bodies - The part that spirituality plays in black women's health - The role of black history and politics in black women's health - Facing abortion, sexual abuse, HIV and AIDS - Raising children today Body & Soul is the first and only self-help book specifically written to address black women's health concerns. Seeking to end the damaging conspiracy of silence about the realities of black women's lives, Body & Soul gives voice to the experiences of black women today. Drawing on the expertise of black female scientists, academics, health care practitioners and writers, and featuring case studies of more than sixty women along with over 100 illustrations and photographs, Body & Soul is an indispensable and empowering self-help guide.