--- product_id: 61952106 title: "Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing" price: "VT10842" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61952106-working-the-roots-over-400-years-of-traditional-african-american store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing **Price:** VT10842 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing - **How much does it cost?** VT10842 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61952106-working-the-roots-over-400-years-of-traditional-african-american) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing [Lee, Michele Elizabeth] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing Review: A wonderful addition to traditional African American healing legacies - Love, love, love this book! Love the inclusion of the Index of Images. Love that in addition to the typical breakdown of herbal constituents and how to address specific conditions, there is the occasional inclusion of prayer, meditation, stillness, inhalation methods, bathing and more. Love the knowledge of traditional African American herbal lore which cannot be valued highly enough. Trust, there's so much more to love in this book. Just get it and see. Review: Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing - This was an inspiring book! I really enjoyed the stories and learning about the rich traditions of African American healing. It’s beautifully written and filled with wisdom — a wonderful read for anyone interested in history, culture, and natural healing practices. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #37,262 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #58 in Black & African American History (Books) #71 in Herbal Remedies (Books) #111 in Healing | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,603 Reviews | ## Images ![Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JfJ09OLZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful addition to traditional African American healing legacies *by Q***I on June 9, 2025* Love, love, love this book! Love the inclusion of the Index of Images. Love that in addition to the typical breakdown of herbal constituents and how to address specific conditions, there is the occasional inclusion of prayer, meditation, stillness, inhalation methods, bathing and more. Love the knowledge of traditional African American herbal lore which cannot be valued highly enough. Trust, there's so much more to love in this book. Just get it and see. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing *by V***A on October 29, 2025* This was an inspiring book! I really enjoyed the stories and learning about the rich traditions of African American healing. It’s beautifully written and filled with wisdom — a wonderful read for anyone interested in history, culture, and natural healing practices. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Book Was A Treasure Trove Of Knowledge And Information *by R***A on May 24, 2021* Reading, "Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing," by Michele E. Lee was truly enjoyable for me. I was filled with memories of the summers I spent with my grandmother in Knoxville, Tennessee. On one occasion I tagged along with my grandmother when she went picking vegetables. As a child, my mother received cod liver oil from her parents. I found it interesting that experiences and thoughts I had years ago would resurface in my mind. Thoughts and experiences I hadn't reflected on for decades. My cousin ate starch. It would be possible for me to draw many illustrations of the lives of the people in that book from the lives of my relatives in the south. As with many of the stories in the book, I was able to relate to many of them. My awe and fascination grew as I read about the lives of our black ancestors. I did learn a great deal after finishing this book. In the book, I split hairs over two specific statements: 1) The author claimed materialism was part of the American Dream. A house, car, etc., might not be the American Dream for everyone. The American Dream was a symbol of identity for many people. Having the faith to move forward even without knowing how to do so. They could achieve their goals by using their rights, freedoms, and God-given abilities. Our ancestors were manipulated mentally, spiritually, personally, financially, and psychologically to the point that they never got a fair shake in this country. It was impossible for black people to achieve high levels of success, whatever that meant to them. 2) According to the author, black people did not die from chronic diseases decades ago. There were relatives of mine who lived in rural areas who died of strokes and heart disease. I could never understand the way of life of people who worked with roots and plants. I had become accustomed to modern medicine. It was also arduous, exhausting, and backbreaking work in those fields. Michele E. Lee's book, "Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing," would be recommended. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61952106-working-the-roots-over-400-years-of-traditional-african-american](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61952106-working-the-roots-over-400-years-of-traditional-african-american) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*