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A New York Times bestseller and timeless classic, *All About Love* is the widely acclaimed first book in feminist icon bell hooks’ “Love Song to the Nation” trilogy. In this transformative work, hooks examines the deep divisions within society and explores how we can heal the pain caused by disconnection and lack of understanding. She offers profound insights into the true nature of love and encourages us to cultivate care, compassion, and resilience in every aspect of our lives—at home, in schools, and in the workplace.

“The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet we would all love better if we used it as a verb,” writes hooks, delivering a powerful and passionate critique of a world suffering from lovelessness. She argues that the problem is not a lack of romance but rather a failure to nurture genuine care, connection, and unity. Our society, she asserts, does not provide a clear framework for learning how to love.

With sharp intellect and deeply personal reflections, hooks examines the question: “What is love?” Her answers challenge conventional ideas, dismantling the notion that love is solely about passion and desire. Instead, she presents a vision of love that is sacred, redemptive, and transformative—not only for individuals but for society as a whole. Named by *Utne Reader* as one of the “100 Visionaries Who Can Change Your Life,” bell hooks offers a bold and urgent message in *All About Love*, demonstrating how her ideas can open minds and change hearts in profound ways.