Communion: A New York Times Bestseller (Love Song to the Nation, 2)
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER by the author of All About Love ! “When truth teller and careful writer bell hooks offers a book, I like to be standing at the bookshop when it opens.” –Maya Angelou Intimate, revealing, provocative, Communion challenges every woman to courageously claim the search for love as the heroic journey we must all choose to be truly free. In her trademark commanding and lucid language, hooks explores the ways ideas about women and love were changed by the feminist movement, by women's full participation in the workforce, and by the culture of self-help, and reveals how women of all ages can bring love into every aspect of their lives, for all the years of their lives. Communion is the heart-to-heart talk every woman -- mother, daughter, friend, and lover -- needs to have. Part of the groundbreaking "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy that includes All About Love and Salvation A grounding and inspirational look at the role of love in our daily lives. A must read for the modern woman by one of our most beloved authors and cultural critics. Review: A book for anyone with questions about where to go from here. - This author was recommended to me by someone who is in search for love, yet who is blind to it when it is all around them. We are blind to the fact that love doesn't need to come from another person, we are programmed at a young age to search approval from other people ( people pleasing). No Recognition for one's efforts is a blow to the psyche. It shatters our understanding of self-worth. There is a reason why its called SELF WORTH, we have to recognise and approve it for ourselves. What puts me in check is remembering that unless you pay my bills and life style, I don't need your approval or acceptance. It took along time, many years actually to move away from the concept of external approval and wanting to recieve it in order to feel wanted. I was only feeding into their needs, not mine. As I digress, this is a great book, heavy, real and hopeful. This is information I could have used earlier on in life (years). A hard line focus on the facts for my specific journey in life. Not all of us have or will experience the same journeys, so this isn't for everyone. I wouldn't consider this book "cold" and heartless toward men, its an eye opener to countless journeys already travelled. Review: A very important read - The book I wish I had in my 20s and 30s . Quite a revelation!
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,168 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Human Sexuality Studies #3 in Feminist Theory (Books) #6 in General Gender Studies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,348 Reviews |
B**L
A book for anyone with questions about where to go from here.
This author was recommended to me by someone who is in search for love, yet who is blind to it when it is all around them. We are blind to the fact that love doesn't need to come from another person, we are programmed at a young age to search approval from other people ( people pleasing). No Recognition for one's efforts is a blow to the psyche. It shatters our understanding of self-worth. There is a reason why its called SELF WORTH, we have to recognise and approve it for ourselves. What puts me in check is remembering that unless you pay my bills and life style, I don't need your approval or acceptance. It took along time, many years actually to move away from the concept of external approval and wanting to recieve it in order to feel wanted. I was only feeding into their needs, not mine. As I digress, this is a great book, heavy, real and hopeful. This is information I could have used earlier on in life (years). A hard line focus on the facts for my specific journey in life. Not all of us have or will experience the same journeys, so this isn't for everyone. I wouldn't consider this book "cold" and heartless toward men, its an eye opener to countless journeys already travelled.
J**Z
A very important read
The book I wish I had in my 20s and 30s . Quite a revelation!
S**L
Awesome read!
Awesome read. Truly eye opening.
C**Z
Written in 2002 and relevant in 2026. Buy and read and share
Written in 2002 but oh my is it resonating with me in 2026. Her language about how women discuss themselves and other women — and how words really shaped our perceptions. The patriarchy is strong - but we women are stronger. As an example of an area discussed — I remember “the change of life” being discussed by my grandmother and how we are now free to say menopause. She was writing about where I am now. I am 1/2 way through the book and thoroughly enjoying taking notes and saying “you know, that is so true” while I read the book.
S**D
Liberating and powerful
A must read for every woman everywhere. You won’t regret buying it, it’s a must read! It’s healing and inspiring and liberating as women that we aren’t here to be of service to a partner, we are here to be. Uniquely, divinely, and unfiltered.
D**E
Great book
As a white guy, I always love learning from bell hooks. This book is no different. I highly recommend it.
J**D
Must read
A must read! I have gifted it to so many friends and family. Bell Hooks has a way of saying exactly what you need to be reminded of.
C**R
The only “Communion” book I care about
One of the best reads I have dived into in years. bell hooks pulls you into the layers of love and family relationships like no other.
D**D
nice gift!
nice gift!
A**A
Good book, bad printing
Several pages have faded ink. Still readable but annoying. The book itself is amazing so far, ive read a little over half
H**A
Loved it
Loved it
B**C
bell hooks is life changing, as usual
A life changing read for women and people socialized as women/girls/femmes. Filled with thoughtful insight and deeply informed theory presented in an accessible, useful, and affirming way. Highly, highly, highly recommend if it piques your interest.
K**R
Worth the money as fresh books were way costly
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