African-American-Health Books

Like Ms. Bonner's other two books (I have both), this book is straight to the point and informative. It touches on many issues that are important to Black women. I especially liked the section on the homemade and natural skin care remedies. They are easy to make and don't require a long search for the ingredients. She talks about the proper way to wash your face and how to avoid the dreaded "ash" problem. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and family and they all loved it. Hope you will enjoy this book as much as I have !!

This book gives a 30 day plan of action which is what we need! Highly recommended! Very inspirational! A Guide to the Scriptures also has 30 topics. Read them together, and this time next month, you'll be all that.

This gem of a book was inspirational and very helpfull. This book helped give me ideas about alternative ways to deal with my fibrosis and weight issues. It is filled with inspiring stories about real women who benefitted from these alternative methods of healing.

The authors of this book get straight to the point! They don't hold back any punches and when it comes to such a serious matter I don't believe that they should. By reading this book the reader will learn that African-American's suffer from the disease of obesity more than any other race. That's right, these author's feel that obesity is a disease! They don't buy into the myth that African-American women are suppose to be `thick' in order to be considered cute or sexy. They also think that we should know that obesity is dangerous and even more alarming is the fact that more of our younger African-American children are starting to show signs of obesity related diseases. Wow, this is a serious topic, right? Yes, it is, but these two authors -who by the way are sisters- have written a book filled with solid information so that African-American's can learn that they have a choice in making the right decisions about what they eat and how to live a healthier life style.

Dr. Stacy Ann Mitchell shares medical facts with us, like how the metabolism works and the formula for calculating `Body Mass Index'. Her sister Teri Mitchell on the other hand comes at the reader with a different approach. A "recovering big girl" approach. She adds humor, honesty, but even more importantly she adds that human touch to let the reader know that it was not that easy for her either to decide to make the right choices. From tips on controlling your blood pressure to poems like "The Heart of the Fat", I think these authors and this book will be successful in getting this important message across to the reader. I got the message!

I am glad that I decided to read "Livin' Large African American Sisters Confront Obesity"! I highly recommend it to those of you who are wrestling -up and down-with their weight and obesity related health problems. Also if you are still using excuses like `big bones' run in my family, you need to read this book!

Reviewed by H. Renay Anderson
For BBW Reviews

Written by James W. Reed M.D., M.A.C.P, F.A.C.E., and Agiua Heath, M.D., Living With Diabetes: A Guide for Patients and Parents is a no-nonsense guide written especially for lay readers, that takes the confusion out of what diabetes is and how best to treat it and live with it. From the different forms of diabetes that are commonly seen in adults and children, to why African-Americans are at risk, to recommended diet and exercise regimens, to how to deal with episodes of hypoglycemia, work with health care providers, or take proper care of oneself when pregnant and diabetic, Living With Diabetes is an absolute "must-have" for anyone who needs practical information on dealing with the condition, whether for oneself, a friend, or a loved one. Highly recommended.

This book is wonderfully written and accurately uses the popular southern term of endearment "Ma Dear" (short for mother dear).

MANAGING CANCER addresses the particular needs of African Americans and helps them to achieve earlier diagnosis and thus better cures. There is much that can be done to prevent cancer before it begins and this book fully covers over twenty types of cancers in language every reader can understand. MANAGING CANCER is well-written, thoroughly researched and accessible and speaks to readers through personal stories involving patients, the senior author himself, and his family. Many of these stories are poignant, revealing examples of how the human spirit can endure and even triumph when faced with crises. This is a book that will educate, inspire, and improve the life of African Americans from all walks of life.

This is an excellent, easy to read book with a plan for exercise and menu suggestions with quick and delicious recipes!

One of the most interesting books I have ever read. I plan to use it in training many of my staff to understand that being culturally competent means more than recognizing that a person is different.

This book is full of fun characters and great story lines. It's fun to read aloud to your kids and short enough for bedtime stories!