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“Walker has written a Black cultural tour de force; a robust and revelatory declaration that ‘our very own culture can save us.’”
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“Will revive your mental health & transform the way you practice self-care...the ultimate guide to self-awareness and healing.”
“Refreshingly clear and affirming”
“Wise and warm”
“Brilliantly empowers the reader”
“clear definitions and relatable examples”
“A gift to every Black person who yearns to thrive emotionally”
praise for the Workbook
“A must-read resource for Black folks who face systematic racism and oppression every day…brilliantly empowers the reader with skills to maximize psychological fortitude.” —Faye Belgrave, PhD, professor of psychology, associate dean for Equity and Community Partnerships VCU, coauthor, Finding Her Voice
“Chockful of thought-provoking questions, brimming with concrete strategies and steps…a gift to every Black person who yearns to thrive emotionally.” —Kumea Shorter-Gooden, PhD, clinical psychologist and coauthor of the award-winning book Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America
“Provides practical tools and useful prompts for Black people to engage in improving their mental well-being…” —Brandon J. Johnson, MHS, MCHES, creator of the Black Mental Wellness Lounge
“Rheeda Walker infuses her immense wisdom throughout this workbook to provide culturally grounded tools that centers on the viewpoint that Black people have the strength to pursue therapeutic healing to help us further thrive.” —Sierra Carter, PhD, associate professor of clinical and community psychology at Georgia State University
“Rheeda Walker masterfully combines empirically supported interventions with knowledge of Black psychology, history, and culture to provide a unique guide that empowers Black people to engage in culturally responsive self-care and stress management.”
—Kevin Cokley, PhD, university diversity and social transformation professor at the University of Michigan, editor of Making Black Lives Matter: Confronting Anti-Black Racism
“This guide book has taken the world by storm...we simply cannot deny mental health plagues anymore...It’s time to prioritize and take our mind state seriously, and this book is sure to do so without caring who gets mad.”
REviews of The Unapologetic Guide
“[This book} is going to create emotional freedom and growth for generations to come. This is a brilliant and life-changing read that everyone should put at the top of their priorities list.” —Devi Brown, wellness expert, author of Crystal Bliss
“She places our experiences in the larger context of our culture and our African roots, so that we can embrace the power that is within us: our resilience and fortitude.” —Lily D. McNair, PhD, clinical psychologist and president of Tuskegee University
“This is a must-read for anyone interested in embracing hope and living one's best life.” —Helen A. Neville, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and African American Studies
“This book spoke to my soul in a way that I didn’t even know I needed…This is one of those books that you want all ya people to read so you can talk about it and be excited about it together.” —Amazon review
This book should be on the bookshelf in every Black home! Absolutely amazing and eye-opening!” —Amazon review
"A readable and accessible book about Black mental health grounded in the Black experience…Dr. Walker addresses the topics that matter to African Americans…If you are looking for a book that “keeps it real” about Black mental health, this book is for you." —Mia Smith-Bynum, Ph.D., clinical psychologist & Associate Professor of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland-College Park
“WOW...Your book is life-changing...You accurately put words to feelings that I could not identify. You helped me see understand my life experiences...Thank you for validating my feelings and experiences as an African Woman. ”