Sister wisdom : 7 pathways to a satisfying life for soulful Black women / Patricia Reid-Merritt

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 SISTER WISDOM 7 PATHWYS TO A SATISFYING LIFE FOR SOULFUL BLACK WOMEN......Page 4 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Part One Our Challenges......Page 16 1 The Satisfying Life......Page 18 2 The Way We Were: Accepting Our Unique Selves......Page 32 3 Great Expectations: Discovering Who We Want to Be......Page 66 4 In the Name of Love: Surviving Early Marriage and Motherhood......Page 104 5 The Black Woman’s Burden: Disruptions and Stress......Page 138 6 Can We Just Turn Back the Hands of Time?......Page 160 Part Two Our Pathways......Page 182 7 Love and Happiness......Page 184 8 Spiritual Fulfillment: “The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways”......Page 206 9 Free as We Want to Be......Page 220 10 Sisters in the Prime of Life......Page 236 Imagine finally being free to be all that you want to be.