Dr. Ajabeyang Amin of PRN is About to Release Her New Book!

Have you ever begun to talk to someone and realized that you’re both from the same hometown? You immediately have a sense of connection with them—you “get” them to a certain extent, and they get you.

Dr. Ajabeyang Amin, a psychologist on our team here at PRN, uses this hometown example to describe the first time she saw a Black client after studying in a predominantly White school. She writes, “Her issues felt a little more personal; I actually felt my heart skip a beat at one point in the session. There is something about a shared lived experience that connects us with others.

In her new book Not Far From the Truth (releasing this month!), Dr. Amin tries to capture that sense of shared experiences. The book is comprised of ten fictional short stories about healing, faith, hope, and courage, all written in the form of conversations from the perspective of African immigrant characters.

The themes of the book overlap significantly with the focus of her blog, African Mind Healer, where Dr. Amin writes thoughtfully at the intersection of Christian faith, mental health, and African culture. 

Join the book release waitlist at ajabamin.com, and find out how to get your copy ASAP!

This story and more in our February newsletter, and discover more about PRN’s fascinating team of counselors and other mental health providers on our website.