Salvation: Black People and Love ― bell hooks' Incisive Cultural History on the Transformative Power of Love in African American Life

If a love ethic is what you aspire to live by, this book will set you on the needed path

Salvation: Black People And Love, by Bell Hooks is the most insightful book I've read about where and how love is nurtured, cultivated,and obscured in Black life.Bell Hooks as a cultural/social critic and intellectual, is a a gift to the African American community, as well to all those who wish to deeply understand, the African American experince. Her insights born of experince, makes her analysis that much more relevant, in excavating the deep terrain of the social fabric in which love plays a central element in Black life; both in a religious and social way through out the experince of African Americans on the shores of the United states. Bell Hooks is gifted, with a laser like mind, in unearthing the truths around the issues in which the theme of love has been paramount in shaping African American life. What I love about her writing is she is unafraid to speak to the hard and difficult truths concerning the failing of the African American community, as well as the larger society in which these failings take place.As a Black feminist she is able to deconstruct the role of patriarchy as well as white supremacy, and it's corrosive affects on the black community and how these elements impacts us all. Bell Hooks brings a intellectual vigor as well as compassion to her writings that i feel makes her a stand out singular voice of her generation, and is a must read for those that seek to understand some of the social currents that have shaped the African American people.She is generous as well as inclusive, having a chapter (ten) called embracing gayness-unbroken circles, she leaves no one out, thus proving she is truly a person who cherishes and loves ALL who represents the African Diaspora in America.

Bell Hooks courageously critiques various aspects of Black American life as unproductive, patriarchal, matierialistic and homophobic ideas in contemporary society that perpetuate self-hate, anxiety and immobilization within the black community. She argues that a foundation of love ethic develops a community on the building blocks of moral strength, respect, and affinity for one another, no matter our identity. Navigating history, she analyzes both the triumphs and failures of past liberation movements. She debates how we've arrived at this moment and what can be implemented principally to solve for the woes of black unity.

Great author

This is an eye opening book. The author uses a language that can transcend age and educational levels.For, me, Ms. Bell, has giving language ro what was in my head and what I was feeling. I have context to the things that were bothering me, about race and gender.

I’m really enjoying this book, I haven’t completed it yet but I can’t stop talking about it. The way Bell Hooks challenges your ideas about self love and loving others is top tier!

I like the way Hooks defines love and makes in tangible through action. She relates having a love ethic to anti-racism, self-love, love for people, and healing: for ourself and others.Having a growing love ethic is crucial for black wellness.

Loved this book, created new outlook!

"Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks is a thought-provoking and deeply insightful exploration of love within the Black community. This book is a testament to the brilliance of bell hooks, and it resonated with me on so many levels.In "Salvation," hooks masterfully navigates the complex intersections of race, love, spirituality, and liberation. Her eloquent prose and sharp analysis provide a powerful and much-needed perspective on how love can be a transformative force for Black individuals and communities.One of the aspects I admire most about this book is its unflinching examination of the historical and societal challenges faced by Black people in their pursuit of love and salvation. hooks eloquently delves into the impact of racism, sexism, and religious doctrine, shedding light on the ways they have shaped perceptions of love within the Black experience.What sets "Salvation" apart is its message of hope and resilience. hooks acknowledges the struggles but also emphasizes the potential for love to be a source of strength, resistance, and healing. Her words are a rallying cry for love as a tool for personal and collective liberation.This book is not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply moving. It challenges readers to confront their own biases and encourages a more compassionate and inclusive understanding of love. hooks' dedication to social justice and her commitment to the Black community shine brightly throughout the pages."Salvation: Black People and Love" is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound exploration of love, liberation, and the power of the human spirit. bell hooks' wisdom and insight are invaluable, and this book is a timeless testament to her enduring legacy as a scholar and activist. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the transformative potential of love within the Black experience.

fab.

This book explores the factors that could be hindering black people from the ultimate act of defiance. SELF LOVE. Bell explores the effects of slavery, desegregation and Jim Crow have on the black people in America and their ability to love themselves, due to the white supremacy patriarchy.Well worth a read.

I’m such a fan of Hooks work, this is a great book to read. Not what I thought, in a good way.