by Stephanie Rose Bird

Book Overview

In “The Healing Power of African-American Spirituality,” COVR award-winning author Stephanie Rose Bird presents an eclectic exploration of healing practices rooted in the intersection of African ancestry and contemporary African-American culture. Drawing from her deep well of knowledge in anthropology, folklore, mythology, and magical spirituality, Bird offers a comprehensive dive into the darker, metaphysical aspects of mind-body-spirit connection that stem from African-centered spiritual beliefs. As a self-described eclectic pagan, the author weaves together multiple spiritual paths rather than adhering to a singular tradition, with the unifying element being the wisdom and guidance of ancestors—conceived as a spiritually alive and evolving force. This work seeks to give voice to marginalized healing traditions and contribute meaningfully to contemporary spiritual discourse, combining Bird’s personal calling with scholarly research to preserve and revitalize ancient African spiritual knowledge for modern practitioners seeking holistic healing approaches.