{"product_id":"health-communication-and-breast-cancer-among-black-women-9780739185155","title":"Health Communication and Breast Cancer among","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealth Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women: Cancer, Identity, Spirituality, and Strength analyzes information collected from focus groups and personal interviews in order to investigate the significant sociocultural narratives that pervade the experiences of Black female breast cancer survivors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work provides a compelling insider’s view of how Black women’s strength, identity, and spirituality impact the unique challenges faced by Black women cancer survivors. Drawing heavily on personal experience, Gatison illuminates a holistic view regarding the impact of cancer on Black women’s lives. This book is a welcomed addition to academicians and professionals in the field of health communication, as well as others interested in Black women’s health. -- Carolyn A. Stroman, Howard University\u003cbr\u003eThis transparent and inspiring work provides its readers with a small glimpse of the multilayered nuances of the illness experience. Through personal narrative the author brilliantly uses her voice to draw attention to a very necessary area of health communication. This book sets itself apart from other texts as it reifies the health experiences of African American women. I recommend this book as a supplemental text for health communication, public health, and medical humanities courses. -- Kesha Maria Morant Williams, Pennsylvania State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Shirley A. Jackson Introduction Chapter 1 Background and Theoretical Framing Chapter 2 Myth of the Strong Black Woman: Asset or Liability Chapter 3 Faithtalk: God’s Got It Chapter 4 Embracing the Pink Identity: Black Women and Pink Ribbon Culture Chapter 5 Work and Family  Conclusion: Body Politics, Coping, and Reframing the Narrative","brand":"Lexington Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037533929815,"sku":"9780739185155","price":74.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780739185155.jpg?v=1750936138","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/health-communication-and-breast-cancer-among-black-women-9780739185155","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}