Dance as though no one is watching youLove as though you have never been hurtSing as though no one can hear youLive as though heaven is here on earth- AnonymousFor millions of women, the words "You have breast cancer" are a harsh reality. For Black women, those words hit especially hard as the mortality rate for Black women is staggering. It's a battle Karen Eubanks Jackson knows all too well. A FOUR-time breast cancer survivor, Jackson has used her triumphs, tragedies and lessons learned to inspire others. Now, she's sharing it all in this evocative new book, In the Company of My Sisters.First diagnosed in 1993, Jackson knew little about the disease, despite the fact that she'd had a relative die from breast cancer. It was, after all, a silent shame the family kept. Determined to educate herself, Jackson devoured herself in research. And when she couldn't find information or support specifically for Black women, she set out to fill that void, creating Sisters Network Inc., the only national survivorship-run organization designed to increase local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the Black community.In the Company of My Sisters is Jackson's story. Her truth in battling the disease for 27 years. How she survived. How she succeeded and built a national sisterhood of Black breast cancer survivors. How she hopes to continue inspiring and educating others along the way. The book is filled with personal experiences and observations from Jackson as well as other survivors, and will give insight into what shaped Jackson into a woman able to beat breast cancer - again and again and again. And with all the valuable information Jackson has accumulated over the years, this book will also serve as a one-stop resource for all your breast cancer questions. For those battling breast cancer, those walking the journey with survivors, and those who just want to educate themselves, In the Company of My Sisters will inspire you by the beauty and strength of the human spirit and why Jackson has made it her life's mission change the course of the narrative surrounding the disease and help Black women take action to beat breast cancer.

In the Company of My Sisters:: My Story, My Truth

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jackson, Karen Eubanks

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Brown Girls Books

It’s a brotherhood no man wants to join - the group of men who share the pain of losing a child. Whether that child is an infant, teenager, young or full grown adult, grieving the loss of a child is a heartache that can break the strongest of men. Now, seven men who hold membership in that fraternity of fatherhood have come together to share the sorrow of their suffering. In their own unique voices, these men tackle perspectives of being a Black father that are rarely discussed. In Color Him Father, you will step inside these very personal and intense stories of love and loss, tragedies and triumphs….But these stories will take you beyond the pain as they share their deep commitment to fatherhood. Whether you’re a man traveling a similar path, supporting someone who has made that journey, or just want to gain insight, these touching testimonies will enlighten and educate people from all walks of life. Color Him Father will encourage all fathers to renew their promises to their children, while motivating young Black men to become even more committed to the brotherhood of fatherhood.

Color Him Father

Drake II, Lawrence M.

Parenting & Relationships

Confession is good for the soul....or is it?Secrets have a way of festering inside of us. Sometimes we release them, sometimes they find their way out. Most the time, they come with a whole set of problems. In this tantalizing compilation of stories, fifteen talented writers explore what happens when secrets and lies are revealed. From Nicole Bird-Faulkner's story about a woman whose fear of marriage sends her running into the arms of her ex.....to Eric Jamal's story about a man who can't let go of the love of his life....to Nakecia Bower's tale about a scorned wife ready to exact revenge on a celebrity....to Corey Bu-Shea's story about an NBA athlete whose whole life is upended by a devastating secret...to Tamika Lucas' story about a woman whose husband reveals he wants a divorce, just as she's about to tell him she won the lottery...these riveting stories will have you clamoring for more as they show the best - and the worst - of what happens when secrets and lies are revealed.

Confessions: Secrets & Lies Revealed

Literature & Fiction

Elise, Sherron

Rayford, Michelle D

Bridewell, Patricia

Jamal, Eric

Bird-Faulkner, Nicole

Johnson, Candice Y.

Bu-Shea, Corey

Bowers, Nakecia

Holloway, Latasha

Holley, KP

United States

In this dramatic sequel to her debut Reasonable Insanity - A Dr. Olivia C. Maxwell Novel, Cynthia Freeman Gibbs delivers another evocative account of the life-altering pathway of a psychologist on a mission to control her impulsive reactions to adversity. Two months of freedom from prison have passed - but Dr. Olivia C. Maxwell is not free from the rage that landed her behind bars. Fury toward her soon-to-be ex-husband, Malcolm, is amplified by decisions he's made about the lives of their two children, along with the announcement of his unexpected fiancée. Olivia must reckon with the impact her reckless actions have on her kids while balancing moving forward to a life without the insatiable urge for revenge. Olivia's best friend, Savannah Menefee, is open to exploring out-of-the-box relationships. No-nonsense Savvy lowers barriers around her heart for unusual encounters to find the right man for her life - and now she's exposed herself to a dangerous rendezvous. The redeeming power of friendship is evident in the midst of Olivia and Savvy both navigating through chaotic relationships that bring about twists, terror and possibly, destruction.

Insatiable Revenge: A Dr. Olivia C. Maxwell novel

Freeman Gibbs, Cynthia

In a powerful explosion of Lessons and Affirmations of life, leadership and love, Terry Williams Spicer provides strategic tools for exquisite black and brown girls. Designed for PEARLS of all ages, this poignant book will help them prepare and navigate the journey of life and confidently utilize the power of their voices to achieve dreams, goals and vision yet to be imagined. As the founder of the mentoring initiative, The SISI Small PEARLS Apprentice Program, Terry has taught leadership development and life-enhancing skillsets that have helped girls and women find the fullness of their tremendous gifts and stand in flat-footed confidence, owning and knowing who they are and who God made them to become. The Small PEARL In Every Girl is the extension of this dynamic Program. Terry invited her Circle of PEARLS, global, corporate and community leaders from across the nation to write Love Letters of Affirmation and Legacy to share their wisdom and remarkable experiences to educate, empower and help propel our girls forward. Terry's Lessons and each Letter will help young girls everywhere embrace and lift the trajectory of their lives to powerful todays and stellar tomorrows.

The Small PEARL in Every Girl: Affirmations of Life & Leadership from the Power of Her Skirttail

Self-Help

Williams Spicer, Terry

Motivational

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