Taking Back My Soul: Health and Healing is the continuation of the first book: Authentic Tales: The Truth of Who I Am. Taking Back My Soul: Health and Healing is the second of three books; the first two books are comprised of the African American women's (Ministers and Counselors) perspective and journey regarding their spirituality and mental health, and the third and final book of the series will address the African American men's (Ministers and Counselors) perspective of their mental health and spirituality journey.