All About Love Bell Hooks That Redefines Love

All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks (1999) redefines love from a fleeting emotion into an intentional, active verb—a "will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth". It argues that society is "loveless" due to a lack of care, compassion, and commitment, shifting the focus from romantic consumption to a foundational, transformative practice.