Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing

Earlier reviewers urge blacks to read this to understand themselves. There is no argument from me on that, but it is just as important for US whites to read and understand it. It is useful for any individual who works with others born with different shades of skin. This well-written book is an eye-opener extraordinaire. An eye-opener for all but the few among us who are widely and comfortably educated in the fields of... Read Full Review

A must read! This is an excellent book and it answers so many questions. Anyone interested in the differences and experiences of black Americans should read this book. Kudos to Dr. Leary.

I read this book cover to cover in 2 sittings. It is just that fascinating and riveting. The author cites relevant patterns of behavior in African Americans that has a direct linkage back to mistreatment as an enslaved people who developed extraordinary survival coping strategies. This is the type of book that should be shared with family members or in book clubs. It should not be put on a coffee table to catch dust there... Read Full Review

PTSS is an Important Subset of Cultural Poisoning and indispensable to the improvement of Cultural Health. PTSS should be required reading for anyone interested in Cultural Health. It is my opinion, that to be considered Culturally Competent with respect to African Americans, a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, social worker, sociologist and Health care workers of every strip should have a working knowledge of the realities presented... Read Full Review

This book is a healing work for any Blacks who have wondered about behaviors that seem natural to us and so different to whites. It is a history lesson a soothing salve and a book of hope for those in despair over the rising violence in inner cities as well as negative lifestyles. It is without equivocation a tour de force!!!