A lively and humorous manifesto for Angry Black Women. Using quizzes and historical and cultural references, the authors describe the art of being an ABW, from her relationships to her career and to her family. Chapters include ABWs Who Have Changed the World, The Blackout: What You Should Never Say to an ABW and What Type of ABW are You? 146pp, USA. PLUME BOOKS, 0452285127

'Being a lady is a tough job. Being an African lady is especially tough. You need to do things in style. Just how do you smile? And how do you laugh? How do you walk and how do you eat? How do you handle the menfolk in your life?' B/w illus, 76pp. KENYA.EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS.

Quotations from African writers, musicians, politicians and businesswomen on everything from alcohol to Zimbabwe. Indexes, 232pp, SOUTH AFRICA. PENGUIN BOOKS SOUTH AFRICA.