Willow Weep for Me : A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression
Author: Meri Nana-Ama Danquah
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ISBN: 0345432134
Publisher: One World/Ballantine (22 February, 1999)
Sales Rank: 148,957
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
It is transforming my life
I read a review of this book in a magazine about two years ago and kept in stored in the back of my mind to read, mainly because it is titled after one of my favorite Billie Holliday songs, but also because it was the first book dealing with Black women and depression that I'd every seen. After a recent bout of depression, my therapist loaned me the book from the counseling center's library. Too depressed to do the hundred other things that were begging to be done after that session, I started reading the book, finishing it in about a day because I just couldn't believe that there was someone else out there who was hurting the way I was for as long as I had been. I had to know how it all turned out for her.The book gave me hope. Meri's story is very similar to mine (save the alcoholism and single parenthood). Her story gave me hope, answered my questions about the effectiveness of drug therapy, and showed me that while depression can be a chronic illness, it is not untreatable if one has courage and faith. I have been working a lot with some of the suggestions that she made in the book and have had a marked improvement in many areas of my life. I feel truly blessed to have read that book and I am grateful that Meri was humble enough to share her story with all of us sisters who have suffered in shame and silence. God bless her; God bless us.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent, the author and her book are inspirational.
I heard Ms. Danquah speak about her life and her book at Delta Sigma Theta's National Convention. I immmediately bought the book and briefly spoke with Ms. Danquah about her experiences while she autographed my copy of her book. Once I started reading the book I couldn't put it down. It was excellent in two aspects because it will enlighten people who don't know what it's like to suffer from depression and for people that do suffer from depression they'll realize that others are suffering and surviving despite the illness. It teaches about the disease and what it feels like to live with it. It's message is important because so many Black women suffer alone with depression because of the fear of being stigmatized or because they don't have anyone to talk to about it. My sorority and people like Ms. Danquah are committed to helping women with depression know that there is hope and help available. It also displays Ms. Danquah's bravery and inner strength to tell her life story. Thank you, Ms. Danquah!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Just Saved My Marriage
Reading the excerpts of this book on your web site got me thinking deeply about my wife, who is presently looking for a place of her own. I just sent her the url to the excerpts and hope she will read it and change her mind and stay. Thanks for saving my marriage! Similar Products
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