Resistencia, Love, Healing. A book of poetry by Tolbert Small, M.D.

Summary

“The legendary physician, poet, social activist, and humanist” – these words have been used to describe Tolbert Small. He has worked as the leading physician for the Oakland-based Black Panther Party, setting up their national Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation and the George Jackson Free Clinic.

Here, Bert brings his experience as a doctor, activist, and writer together in a collection of unforgettable, thought-provoking poems that he has written across his long and expansive career.

Praise for “Resistencia, Love, Healing”

Telling liberating, healing stories through poems, surely Dr. Tolbert Small was not taught that art by the medical school professors. Being a slow learner, it took me sometimes several readings to fully grasp and enjoy the healing impact. Thank you Bert for sharing how to fight the barbarism of capitalism with such powerful healing words.
-Jacques Depelchin, PhD,
Author of Silences in African History: Between the Syndromes of Discovery and Abolition
Tolbert Small is truly an amazing poet for the people. His genuine beautiful and enlightening poetic expressions always communicating a matter of interest about the people’s quality of life concerns that’s truly reflective of the essence of The Black Panther Party’s self-determination and unconditional love for the people.
-Emory Douglas,
Revolutionary Artists & Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party, 1967-1981
Tolbert Small’s poetry reflects the spirit of the panther. This award-winning activist understands resistance, love, and the ways to serve the people as a healer. His poetry becomes a meaningful experience for the reader that is both inspirational and life-affirming.
-Maryann Easley,
Author of Into the Light, Journaling for Optimal Change

Purchase the book securely through PayPal