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Book Synopsis: In the 16th century, the beginning of African enslavement in the Americas until the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment and emancipation in 1865, Africans were hunted like animals, captured, sold, tortured, and raped. They experienced the worst kind of physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse. Given such history, isn't it likely that many of the enslaved were severely traumatized? And did the trauma and the effects of such horrific abuse end with the abolition of slavery?
Emancipation was followed by one hundred more years of institutionalized subjugation through the enactment of Black Codes and Jim Crow laws, peonage, convict leasing, domestic terrorism and lynching. Today the violations continue, and when combined with the crimes of the past, they result in yet unmeasured injury. What do repeated traumas, endured generation after generation by a people produce? What impact have these ordeals had on African Americans today?
Dr. Joy DeGruy, answers these questions and more. With over thirty years of practical experience as a professional in the mental health field, Dr. DeGruy encourages African Americans to view their attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors through the lens of history and so gain a greater understanding of how centuries of slavery and oppression have impacted people of African descent in America.
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome helps to lay the necessary foundation to ensure the well-being and sustained health of future generations and provides a rare glimpse into the evolution of society's beliefs, feelings, attitudes and behavior concerning race in America.
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Discover the untold story of America's legacy of enduring injury and healing with the groundbreaking book, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing. Delve into the dark history of African enslavement in the Americas, from the brutal physical and psychological abuse inflicted upon millions of enslaved Africans to the lasting effects that still resonate today.
Uncover the truth about the centuries of trauma suffered by African Americans and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Dr. Joy DeGruy, a leading expert in the mental health field, provides invaluable insights and thought-provoking analysis in this meticulously researched book. Explore the consequences of slavery, from the Black Codes to Jim Crow laws, and witness how these injustices have perpetuated a cycle of discrimination and oppression.
Dr. DeGruy's expertise and decades of practical experience make Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by African Americans today. By examining our history through this lens, we can begin to confront our own attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors, ultimately working towards a more empathetic and inclusive society.
Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration of America's history and its continuing impact on race relations. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome lays the foundation for healing and paves the way for future generations to thrive in a more equitable world. Take the first step towards enlightenment and order your copy now.
Order now and delve into the pages of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome to gain a profound understanding of our shared history and the power to shape a better future.
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