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Author:

Bird, Stephanie Rose, 1960-

Title:

The big book of soul : the ultimate guide to the African American spirit : legend & lore, music & mysticism, recipes & rituals / Stephanie Rose Bird.

Publisher:

Hampton Roads Pub.,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

259 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

African Americans--Social life and customs.
African Americans--Religion.
Spirituality--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Tribal beauty : ancient Egyptian beautification from the soul outward. Hoodoo and holism : a fresh look at African American wellness -- In matters of life and death : it be best tuh heal ourselves -- Red : the strength and power of blood : Ab: the heart-soul ; Beets : making the body rich and strong ; Pupa medicines ; Rites of passage ; Warrior herbs ; Ailing through the blood : HIV/AIDS ; Heart-soul summary -- As it is above : Osayin's gift basket -- So it is below : rooting for good health -- Rewarding naturally : sacred spaces -- A fresh start : holistic detox -- Elemental rituals : ancient Egyptian therapies for the sacred and mundane -- Tribal beauty : ancient Egyptian beautification from the soul outward.

Summary:

"A cultural reference for African Americans, with an in-depth examination of the source of soul and how it is expressed today in spiritual practices, music, arts, and even recipes"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1571745998 (alk. paper)
9781571745996 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)262883144

LCCN:

2009040842

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)