--- product_id: 60594679 title: "Salvation" price: "€ 22.29" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/60594679-salvation store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Part of bestselling 'Love Song to the Nation' trilogy 52 in African American Studies 4.8/5 star rating from 562 reviews Salvation **Price:** € 22.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❤️‍🔥 Unlock the transformative power of love in Black culture — don’t miss this cultural game-changer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Salvation - **How much does it cost?** € 22.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/60594679-salvation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Healing Through Love:** A visionary call to transform communities by embracing love as a tool for resilience and liberation. - • **Essential Trilogy Finale:** Completes the groundbreaking 'Love Song to the Nation' series, a must-have for cultural and social justice readers. - • **Cultural Insight Catalyst:** bell hooks' incisive analysis reshapes how we understand love in Black life and culture. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Trusted:** Praised by Black Issues Book Review and readers alike for its elegant, penetrating prose. - • **Historical Depth Meets Modern Relevance:** Explores slavery, civil rights, hip hop, and more to connect past struggles with today's love narratives. ## Overview Salvation: Black People and Love by bell hooks is a critically acclaimed exploration of love’s role in African American life, blending historical, cultural, and social analysis. Part of the bestselling 'Love Song to the Nation' trilogy, this book offers fresh perspectives on love as a force for healing, resistance, and community resilience, backed by a 4.8-star rating from over 560 readers. ## Description By the New York Times bestselling author of All About Love and Communion “A manual for fixing our culture…In writing that is elegant and penetratingly simple, [hooks] gives voice to some things we may know in our hearts but need an interpreter like her to process.”— Black Issues Book Review Beloved visionary and cultural critic bell hooks continues her exploration of the meaning of love in contemporary American society, offering groundbreaking, critical insight about Black people and love . Written from both historical and cultural perspectives, Salvation takes an incisive look at the transformative power of love in the lives of African Americans. Whether talking about the legacy of slavery, relationships and marriage in Black life, the prose and poetry of Martin Luther King, Jr., James Baldwin, and Maya Angelou, the liberation movements of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, or hip hop and gangsta rap culture, hooks lets us know what love’s got to do with it. hooks brilliantly offers new visions that will heal our nation’s wounds from a culture of lovelessness. Her writings on love and its impact on race, class, family, history, and popular culture will help us heal and create joyful and resilient communities. Part of the groundbreaking "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy that includes the New York Times bestsellers All About Love and Communion Offers fresh, contemporary insights into the role of love in Black culture and Black people's lives. A must read by one of our most acclaimed authors and cultural critics. Review: A Profound Exploration of Love and Liberation - "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks is a thought-provoking and deeply insightful exploration of love within the Black community. This book is a testament to the brilliance of bell hooks, and it resonated with me on so many levels. In "Salvation," hooks masterfully navigates the complex intersections of race, love, spirituality, and liberation. Her eloquent prose and sharp analysis provide a powerful and much-needed perspective on how love can be a transformative force for Black individuals and communities. One of the aspects I admire most about this book is its unflinching examination of the historical and societal challenges faced by Black people in their pursuit of love and salvation. hooks eloquently delves into the impact of racism, sexism, and religious doctrine, shedding light on the ways they have shaped perceptions of love within the Black experience. What sets "Salvation" apart is its message of hope and resilience. hooks acknowledges the struggles but also emphasizes the potential for love to be a source of strength, resistance, and healing. Her words are a rallying cry for love as a tool for personal and collective liberation. This book is not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply moving. It challenges readers to confront their own biases and encourages a more compassionate and inclusive understanding of love. hooks' dedication to social justice and her commitment to the Black community shine brightly throughout the pages. "Salvation: Black People and Love" is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound exploration of love, liberation, and the power of the human spirit. bell hooks' wisdom and insight are invaluable, and this book is a timeless testament to her enduring legacy as a scholar and activist. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the transformative potential of love within the Black experience. Review: Love Bell Hooks! Always brings the goods! - This book explores the factors that could be hindering black people from the ultimate act of defiance. SELF LOVE. Bell explores the effects of slavery, desegregation and Jim Crow have on the black people in America and their ability to love themselves, due to the white supremacy patriarchy. Well worth a read. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 115,347 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 52 in African American Studies 65 in Psychological History & Philosophy 92 in Psychology & Sexual Behaviour | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 562 Reviews | ## Images ![Salvation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716At3C+N8L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Profound Exploration of Love and Liberation *by D***U on 13 September 2023* "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks is a thought-provoking and deeply insightful exploration of love within the Black community. This book is a testament to the brilliance of bell hooks, and it resonated with me on so many levels. In "Salvation," hooks masterfully navigates the complex intersections of race, love, spirituality, and liberation. Her eloquent prose and sharp analysis provide a powerful and much-needed perspective on how love can be a transformative force for Black individuals and communities. One of the aspects I admire most about this book is its unflinching examination of the historical and societal challenges faced by Black people in their pursuit of love and salvation. hooks eloquently delves into the impact of racism, sexism, and religious doctrine, shedding light on the ways they have shaped perceptions of love within the Black experience. What sets "Salvation" apart is its message of hope and resilience. hooks acknowledges the struggles but also emphasizes the potential for love to be a source of strength, resistance, and healing. Her words are a rallying cry for love as a tool for personal and collective liberation. This book is not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply moving. It challenges readers to confront their own biases and encourages a more compassionate and inclusive understanding of love. hooks' dedication to social justice and her commitment to the Black community shine brightly throughout the pages. "Salvation: Black People and Love" is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound exploration of love, liberation, and the power of the human spirit. bell hooks' wisdom and insight are invaluable, and this book is a timeless testament to her enduring legacy as a scholar and activist. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the transformative potential of love within the Black experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Bell Hooks! Always brings the goods! *by S***D on 21 July 2022* This book explores the factors that could be hindering black people from the ultimate act of defiance. SELF LOVE. Bell explores the effects of slavery, desegregation and Jim Crow have on the black people in America and their ability to love themselves, due to the white supremacy patriarchy. Well worth a read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by S***H on 5 December 2018* I’m such a fan of Hooks work, this is a great book to read. 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