Man, Heal Thyself

Man, Heal Thyself is a wellness guide written for men by SupaNova Slom, who is the son of the well-known holistic healer Queen Afua. It grew out of hip-hop workshops, where young men came looking for direction that music alone could not give them. Seeing how much ritual and discipline mattered to the people who followed his mother's teachings, SupaNova worked with her to distill those lessons into something aimed squarely at men.

The author draws on his background as an army veteran, a musician and a vegan. He combines traditional African approaches to wellness with present-day self-care, and he sets out daily disciplines as a practical route to personal growth. Along the way he talks openly about his own struggles and how he got past them by finding strength within himself.

The advice is meant to be put to use straight away. It runs from daily affirmations and dietary recommendations to the inner work of recognizing your emotional center and the outer work of reshaping and anointing the body. Detox, holistic practices and prompted exercises are meant to build social, emotional and spiritual well-being together, blending ancient spirituality with modern habits.

The book presents itself as a call to wellness for men everywhere, whatever their age, background, past mistakes or present pain. Its central message is that it is never too late to heal.