Books by Theresa M. Robinson
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What Readers Are Saying About Theresa
America, Listen, do you hear that? Black Women are Speaking!
Blaxhaustion, Karens & Other Threats to Black Lives and Well-Being is a must-read for every person on this Planet if you truly want to understand and make a difference!
Hear Me Roar!
What a practical, easy to read and follow playbook. These are my 3 favorites: Battleplan #5 Cranking up the stillness, #28 Getting out of your own way, & #50 Bettering your I-sight
When I finished I said, I am WOMAN, hear me ROAR. Yet as a WarriHER I recognize the importance, the need, for balance and support. Through the WarriHer Wisdom throughout the playbook, I heard my voice, I felt understood and empowered to continue in the “fight”. This is a must-have playbook for every woman, no matter the age!! Great job! WarriHER wisdom
A Playbook that will change your life!!!
She has done it again! If you follow this author like I do, then you know that she has a way of syncing her books with a movement. This time, she has joined up with 10 women to create this playbook for women. I hesitated initially due to the intended audience but when I read through the table of contents, I knew instantly that this book would strengthen and uplift women and even allies and supporters of women. The book doesn’t disappoint and makes good on its emphasis that “one of the lives you fight for should be your own.”
This is not your Mama’s antiracism book
“Blaxhaustion, Karens and Other Threats to Black Lives and Wellbeing: A Black Woman’s Perspective” by Theresa M Robinson is an uncompromising exploration of Black women’s experiences with racism.
The book promises to call out the “Karen, Kens and their Kin” who have left Black women Blaxhausted – and it certainly delivers. It’s a spirited condemnation of anti-Black racism in the many, many arenas where it occurs.
When I first heard the term “Blaxhaustion” it spoke to my spirit. It’s about racism fatigue and multi-generational trauma. I was hooked from the first word. The personal section of the intro will tug at your heartstrings, and that’s before you get to the main content. Here’s what’s inside:
Act 1: Blaxhaustion™
Act 2: Karens, Her Ken, and Her Kin
Act 3: Coronaviracism™: A Tale of Two Pandemics
Act 4: Great White Lies
Act 5: White Complicity & Performative Wokeness
If you can handle large doses of truth-telling from a powerful Black woman, then by all means read this book. Make no mistake, though, Robinson’s primary audience is Black women, and Black people, and the theme of this book might as well be “I said what I said”. Robinson does not seek white approval, and does not prioritize white comfort, so if you’re a white anti-racist reader, expect to sit with some discomfort.
Blaxhaustion seamlessly switches among a number of forms of language. One minute there’s the kind of girl talk you get round the kitchen table; the next there’s an academic citation covering an aspect of Black life.
The book also includes poetry by the author and others, as well as the voices of 60+ other Black women (sistahQueens) with something to say, in callout “I’m Speaking” sections. As a whole, it’s extremely powerful and empowering.
As a Black woman, I moved between being emotionally floored by the knowledge that someone else had had the same experience as me, to pumping my fist in the air as Robinson dropped yet another truth bomb (for example, check out the “extermination playbook” – whew! – and the “cold hard truths about racism”)
“Blaxhaustion” is a must-read for Black women, and for anyone who wants to truly understand how white supremacy and white privilege harm and extinguish Black lives. Highly recommended
WOW! A Must Have!!
Share with the women in your life
In reading The WarriHer’s Playbook, I hear the passion and intensity pour through the pages. This collaboration of authors brings encouragement and guidance to women and those of us who support them. Thank you for reminding women that they don’t have to be everything all of the time, but that they can be anything, especially warriors!
Theresa tells it like it is – every woman will relate to O-Syndrome. Get ready to see yourself and your friends, mom, sisters, and colleagues in her stories. Thank you, Theresa, for writing a book that is so authentic and revealing about our experiences.
What a gift Theresa gives us–the telling of shared experiences from wise and courageous sisters. So many women will recognize themselves in these pages.It’s from healing our most painful memories that we blossom into true self-actualized women. The only antidote to O-Syndrome is to be O-mnipotent! Now is our time to rise to our unlimited power! Thank you, Theresa for being the catalyst!
Can women get to the top like men? You bet we can. But let’s face it, the climb is steeper and the juggling act that much harder. If you ever wonder if you’ve got what it takes to last the distance toward whatever ambitions inspires you, this book is for you. Packed with relatable stories and wise insights, it will help you bring your bravest self to your biggest challenges.Daily.
Congratulations, and well done, Theresa and collabHERators for reminding women (me) how amazing we are!
A compelling must-read for all women (and men who care for the women in their lives). The stories, experiences and anecdotes provide a roadmap of well thought out life experiences that have enriched me. Well done Theresa…again! Can’t wait to attend one of your live sessions!
A must read for every woman in corporate America. Dealing with the frustration of being overlooked in the workplace despite my many years of experience and education is tough. In this book, Theresa shows women how to step into the limelight and excel in their career.
This book is not just a self-help book but it’s content invokes revelation about what’s really important in life opposed to the imposters of importance we have been made to believe and what defines us. Every page has a life nugget, rather comical, practical or mind altering. I’d would certainly recommend taking the time to read this book to help not just your professional prowess but your life! Looking to hear more from the author!
As I’ve maneuvered through the information technology field, I’ve encountered many’good old boy’ networks of men who discriminate at all levels. Through personal examples, Theresa exposes these behaviors. I found myself relating to the indignities. Yet, Theresa left me with an optimistic view for taking charge and overcoming my unfounded feelings of inadequacy.
Having been the only woman in the room for so many years, in so many companies, over the course of my career, it is my greatest hope that this book will provide guidance and strength to all women leaders. I will be sharing it with the amazing women in my network so that they will know they are not alone.