The Spirit of a Man - by Iyanla Vanzant (Paperback)

About the Book

Recognizing the obstacles set before black men and women in the past and the powerful forces still at work against them today, Iyanla Vanzant, leading authority on spirituality and empowerment for black women, seeks to help both genders nurture the strength and power they possess--that of their history, their souls, and their relationships with each other.

Book Synopsis

Long known as the country's leading authority on spirituality and empowerment for Black women, Iyanla Vanzant now offers a message of faith, self-knowledge and courage for Black men in the struggles, crises and victories we face in today's society. Teaching Black men to recognize and tap the energy of our own spirits, Vanzant uses a brillant and transforming blend of ancient African spirituality, practical self-help advice and contemporary faith to help Black men -- and the women who love them -- nurture the strength and power that are our birthright.

"Ms. Vanzant is the first to offer a concrete path and process to spiritual, political and economic power in a tradition that is familiar to us. Thank you my sister, daughter, friend."

"Sister Iyanla has given us a first: a Sister's visionary prescription for the transformation of her Brothers. This prescription addresses the unique and special healing of Black men, but it speaks to the health of all men."

From the Back Cover

Dynamic and truthful, inspirational and wise; Iyanla Vanzant, author, orator and authority on spirituality from an African perspective, delivers a soaring message of faith and empowerment to Black men and to their mothers, daughters, and wives.

Long known as the country's leading authority on spirituality and empowerment of Black women, Iyanla Vanzant now offers a message of faith, self-knowledge, and courage for Black men in struggles, crises, and victories we face in today's society. Teaching Black men to recognize and tap the energy of our own spirits, Vanzant uses a brilliant and transforming blend of ancient African spirituality, practical self-help advice, and contemporary faith to help Black men--and the women who love them--nurture the strength and power that are our birthright.

Review Quotes

""The Spirit of a Man is a lantern Black men can use to find their way out of the darkness of life in America. Ms. Vanzant is the first to offer a concrete path and process to spiritual, political, and economic power in a tradition that is familiar to us. Thank you my sister, daughter, friend."-- Reverend Jesse Jackson, President, National Rainbow Coalition"Sister Iyanla has given us a first: a Sister's visionary prescription for the transformation of her Brothers. This prescription addresses the unique and special healing of Black men, but it speaks to the health of all men."--Na'im Akbar, Ph.D., author of "Visions for Black Men