Welcome to the Heal the Healers Black Therapists Rock Book Club, a delightful haven for readers of all kinds hosted by Black Therapists Rock board members Denise Montgomery and Tiffany Ashe. Open to the entire BTR community.

Every three months, we’ll discover new authors and share perspectives on the information covered. We’ll also have the pleasure of inviting authors to join us for virtual discussions, giving us unique insights into their works. Our mission is to create a welcoming community where everyone can connect, engage, and grow through the magic of reading. Let’s turn the page together and discover the beauty of stories, one book at a time.

Autumn 2025 Read

The 2nd edition The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love By Sonya Renee Taylor 

World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength. As we awaken to our own indoctrinated body shame, we feel inspired to awaken others and to interrupt the systems that perpetuate body shame and oppression against all bodies. When we act from this truth on a global scale, we usher in the transformative opportunity of radical self-love, which is the opportunity for a more just, equitable, and compassionate world–for us all.  The 2nd edition contains 10 chapters, plus additional material including:

• A preface to the second edition
• An introduction
• A conclusion
• Exercises and journal prompts throughout
• A resources section and acknowledgments at the end

The structure is designed to guide readers through the concept and practice of radical self-love, addressing body shame, systems of oppression, and healing.

Dates

September 24 Chapters 1-3

October 29 Chapters 4-7

December 3 Chapters 8-10

Time

6-7:30pm ET

Join us with this zoom link!