Big Book of Soul by Stephanie Bird

Big Book of Soul by Stephanie Bird

Soul is the ultimate expression and experience of African-American culture. The Big Book of Soul is the first popular reference book to provide an in-depth examination of the source of soul in African culture and how soul finds its expression today.

Author Stephanie Rose Bird takes readers on a breathtaking journey of soul by examining the spirit of animism and how it evolved in contemporary African-American culture. She explores spiritual practices related to diet, dance, beauty, healing, and the arts, and provides readers with ancient healing rituals and practices they can use today.

Filled with fun facts, practical advice, and ancient spiritual wisdom, The Big Book of Soul is for any reader who wants a genuine, rooted experience of soul today.

Stephanie Rose Bird earned a BA with honors from Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture and an MFA from the University of California, San Diego, where she was a San Diego Opportunity Fellow. For many years, she was a professor of fine art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She's taught at the Illinois Institute of Art, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Garfield Park Conservatory, among other places. Bird is a self-taught artist, herbalist, and aromatherapist who runs Nearly Edible Natural Goods. Bird researched the art, rituals, and ceremonies of Australian Aborigines in the Northern Territory as a Fulbright senior fellow.

Bird's fine work has been displayed in a number of galleries, museums, universities, and public locations around the country and internationally. Stephanie Rose Bird's website is www.stephanierosebird.com.