(2000) All About Love by Bell HOOKS

14/01/2025 17 min Temporada 1 Episodio 33
(2000) All About Love by Bell HOOKS

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Episode Synopsis

"All About Love: New Visions", by bell hooks, is a self-help book published in 2000. The book explores the meaning of love and how to create loving relationships. hooks argues that love is not a feeling, but an action that we choose to take. The book discusses topics such as:the definition of lovethe impact of patriarchy on lovethe importance of honesty and commitment in relationshipsthe role of spirituality in lovethe power of communitythe search for romantic love.Hooks contends that our society is obsessed with power and domination, which stand in the way of love. She encourages readers to embrace a love ethic, which means using care, commitment, trust, responsibility, respect, and knowledge in our everyday lives. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of healing from past wounds and embracing spiritual awakening in order to fully experience love.

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