This book may be a good aid for its target audience as "body rites"' cultural context is very valuable. However, certain rituals, yoga poses and herbal teas are not enough to cope with complex traumas, and won't be enough to experience post-traumatic growth. If there would be more in this book that encourages readers to seek professional help amongst their communities, I would appreciate this publication so much more.

What an important and well written book. The topic of bodily trauma of the black, woman's body and how we can heal and recover from this trauma through the body itself is an important one. The book is well written, the illustrations are beautiful, and the bodily tools and journaling takes a holistic approach to healing. It will be a helpful one for many.

Thank you to NetGally and W,W Nortaon for this ARC!