| READING | The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power
Book by Courtney B. Vance and Robin L. Smith |
In The Invisible Ache, Courtney B. Vance and esteemed psychologist and mental health cham- pion Dr. Robin L. Smith (popularly known as "Dr. Robin") seek to change the conversation around mental health for Black men. Moving personal anecdotes from Vance's own most formative expe- riences are interwoven with professional expertise from Dr. Robin to create an exploration of iden- tity, grief, relationships, and race.
An offering from two authors who care deeply about their community, The Invisible Ache is a vital and urgent response to the trauma that haunts so many Black boys and men, as well as a resource for those who love them and are com- mitted to their overall health and welfare. This is a necessary guide for Black men who are navigating
life's ups and downs, attempting to reclaim their mental well-being, and examining their broken pieces to find whole, full-hearted lives. Self-care is an act of revolution. It's time to revolutionize mental health in the Black community.
| COURTNEY B. VANCE is an award-winning actor on stage, on film, and in television. His credits include historically noteworthy films and series such as Hamburger Hill, The Hunt for Red October, The Preacher's Wife, FX's The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, and HBO's Lovecraft Country. He is co-founder of Bassett Vance Productions with his wife, Angela.
DR. ROBIN L. SMITH is a licensed psychologist and #1 bestselling author of Lies at the Altar: The Truth about Great Marriages and Hungry: The Truth about Being Full. She is a sought-after speaker, experienced media personality, ordained minister, and host of SiriusXM's The Dr. Robin Show. She holds a PhD in counseling psychology from Temple University and a master's degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. |
