The essays in Soul on Ice are divided in four thematic sections:[6]
"Letters from Prison", describing Cleaver's experiences with and thoughts on crime and prisons
"Blood of the Beast", discussing race relations and promoting black liberation ideology
"Prelude to Love - Three Letters", Two love letters written to Cleaver's attorney, Beverly Axelrod and one written to Cleaver by Axelrod.
"White Woman, Black Man", on gender relations, black masculinity, and sexuality
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