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A #1 new release in African American poetry within 24 hours. Go inside The Onslaught of the -Isms—why I wrote it, what's inside, the poem born on a flight to California, and what readers are already saying.

From Harlow's monkeys to your own nervous system—discover the proven health benefits of human touch and why your body can't thrive without it.

If you're like me, you probably know your love language, social style, and Myers-Briggs personality type—but do you know what type of social support matters most to you? I have friends who have hurt me by not having anything positive or encouraging to say about my work, but I know I can rely on them when I need tangible help. Likewise, I have loved ones I could never cry in front of, expecting to be soothed, but I can turn to them when I need solid advice. This taught me some