Ann Kim is a multi-faceted, award winning author with many books to her credit including her latest, “How I Met Your Dad: Helping Kids and Women Find Their Love.” In “Ann Kim: American Woman at the Heart of Black America,” investigators uncover an interesting hidden truth about how our nation’s race and gender preferences influence marriage and date. This engaging and enlightening read covers many important issues including how race and gender shape personal relationships and what it means to be “national” as well as individual. Kim uncovers the seldom discussed but vital distinction between what we call “racial” versus “class,” how these classifications affect relationships and how choosing a mate affects whether that mate is someone who shares your life goals. The book is not only a great read for those interested in finding more about their own personal relationships, it also can be enjoyed by black women dating other races as it covers many topics that are taboo to discuss within the black community.
While reading the many lessons that are revealed through this engaging read, you will discover that you can improve your love life as well as that of your family by examining what the differences in race can mean for choosing a mate and how they impact your decision-making process. Race is no longer a barrier in finding true love and happiness within a meaningful relationship. The author contends that by learning more about the differences between races, one can find a better balance between loving someone based on similarities and differences based on race alone. Once you have become aware of the differences between races, you can choose the type of mate that fits both your personality and your family’s needs. This insightful read encourages black women to embrace their differences and look outside their race when looking for true love and happiness in a mate.
Whether you are a black American or someone of Asian descent, you can benefit from learning how to evaluate your own marital status and future prospective spouses based on your own cultural expectations. After all, everyone is built equally and we all want to be happy. Ann Kim provides a refreshing look at how we choose relationships and how we can move forward to live our lives happily and fulfill our potential as a couple. “The Marriage Certificate” presents a positive alternative to limiting our potential with our own cultural expectations.