In this collection of 7 interviews, stretching from early in her career until her last interview, bell hooks discusses feminism, the complexity of rap music and masculinity, her relationship to Buddhism, the "politic of domination," sexuality, and love and the importance of communication across cultural borders. Provided by publisher.

From Talking Back: thinking feminist, thinking Black / interview by Yvonne Zylan -- Agent of change: an interview with bell hooks / interview by Helen Tworkov -- bell hooks by Lawrence Chua / interview by Lawrence Chua -- Tender hooks / interview by Lisa Jervis -- How do you practice intersectionalism? An interview with bell hooks / interview by Don Jennings, nom de plume Randy Lowens -- Hillbilly Solid radio interview / interview by Silas House -- Tough love with bell hooks / Interview by Abigail Bereola.