Faith, Health, and Healing in African American Life

Faith, Health, and Healing in African American Life
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Publisher : Praeger
Total Pages : 240
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Download or read book Faith, Health, and Healing in African American Life written by Stephanie Y. Mitchem and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2008-08-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an overview of the varieties of ways African Americans address healing and health, particularly through religion, faith, and spirituality.


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