Return to Source: Unlock the Power of African-Centered Wellness

by Araba Ofori-Acquah

Return To Source invites Black people around the world to reconnect with their lost heritage and find healing, self-love and transformation.

This book is an empowering call to journey home to a new way of looking after yourself. A new way that is, in fact, the old way.

Globally, Africans and Diasporans are rediscovering that, even while navigating an oppressive and often unsafe world, we are called to make space for healing, not just for ourselves but also for loved ones, Ancestors and descendants. Our path to liberation includes a commitment to nurturing our personal and community growth by making wellness a priority. In this powerful book, Araba Ofori-Acquah will help you






Discover how to live well – in accordance with African traditions – and find power, healing and alignment through your Return to Source .

Genres: Spirituality

304 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2023

Reviews

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am African American and I’ve always wanted to know what life was like for my ancestors before they were brought to America via the slave trade. I wanted to know their mindset and their way of life. I owe that to them, after all, they are my guardian angels and they watch over me and protect me. This is what I’ve been taught. I knew it was time to take that step and to learn. This book is perfect for doing that. In a some ways, it gives you options to modernize the practices that our ancestors had. What I also love is that it does not shame people who are apart of abrahamic religions, but encourages you to challenge your way of practicing those religions. I am still Christian/catholic, but I am not religious. I am spiritual because I want to honor my angels, my ancestors. I would describe my practice similar to that of Beyoncé’s (if you know, you know. Shoutout to my fellow beehive). I believe that if you are of African descent, that it’s important to learn the way of your ancestors. You don’t need to believe in or follow everything that your ancestors did, but learn and see what works for you. Our ancestors and their way of life was demonized and continues to demonized. It’s time to stand up for them and give them a voice, even if you’re the only one advocating for them. They deserve that honor and respect. Amen and asé.

[Candace Cabbil · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book a couple of years ago but was not able to read it until I completed my studies! This is an excellent reference book for this of us looking for a starting point on centering African wellness. As a Mental Health provider, this book confirmed what I already knew about my style, gifts, and my role as a healer.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference book.