From Fat, Black, and Unlovable to Beautiful, Powerful, Love

From Near-Death to New Life: A Journey of Healing and Intention

Barbara (Pamplin) Ohuninifa’s debut memoir, From Fat, Black, and Unlovable to Beautiful Powerful Love, chronicles her remarkable path to healing after surviving one of the rarest medical emergencies imaginable. In 2017, Barbara endured an aortic dissection—a cardiac event with a 99% fatality rate—along with three open-heart surgeries and three resuscitations. These events were not a random occurrence but the inevitable result of generations of heartbreak, betrayal, and unhealed wounds seeking resolution.

Determined to reclaim wellness and her sense of self, Barbara embraced intentional practices to untangle herself from the toxic beliefs rooted in misogynoir, systemic oppression, and the inherited traumas of slavery. With raw honesty and unwavering hope, she reflects on her upbringing on Chicago’s South Side, her experiences as a young single mother and college student in Atlanta, and the hard truths she faced to rewrite the narrative of her life. Her memoir is a testament to the power of claiming healing and joy, no matter the obstacles.

What You’ll Discover

Barbara opens the door for readers to not only witness her journey but also begin their own with practical tools and reflective practices, including:

• Intentional Self-Reconnection: Learn methods to connect with your authentic self through the wisdom of nature, Ancestral guidance, and inner stillness.

• Reflection and Growth: Dive into journaling prompts and meditations that encourage deep self-awareness and help you release what no longer serves you.

• Holistic Healing Practices: Discover grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and rituals to support your emotional and physical wellbeing.

• A Life of Joy and Play: Embrace actionable ideas to infuse your daily life with creativity, laughter, and celebration.

This book is a guide for Black women to explore healing from generational wounds, reclaim their power, and embrace self-love in its fullest expression.

Part of the Beautiful Powerful Love Series

Barbara (Pamplin) Ohuninifa’s From Fat, Black, and Unlovable to Beautiful Powerful Love is the first book in the Beautiful Powerful Love series, followed by Remember Who The F*ck You Are, a journal and activity book for Black women. Together, these works create a transformational toolkit for self-discovery, healing, and reconnecting with Ancestral wisdom.