ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- FOREWORD -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Chapter 1 SELF-ESTEEM -- THE ESSENCE OF YOU -- Chapter 2 THE BEGINNING OF YOUTHE BUILDING BLOCKS OF SELF-CONCEPT -- Chapter 3 THE PAST REVISITED -- Chapter 4 HOW TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEMIN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILD -- Chapter 5 TAME THE DEMON WITHINTO LET YOUR BEST COME FORTH -- Chapter 6 WHAT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN THERAPISTCAN DO TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEMIN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILD -- Chapter 7 AGONY AND ECSTASY OF THE EVOLVING SELF -- Chapter 8 ABUSE -- IT'S EFFECT UPON THE TOTAL PERSON
Summary
The culture of African Americans is rich, vibrant, full of life and energy. African American children struggle on a daily basis to live with and accept their skin color, their culture, and how to blend into society without losing themselves. This book instills pride and instructs on understanding and recognizing the challenges faced
