Under the Skin
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NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2022 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
The first book to tell the full story of race and health in America today, showing the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of the nation.
In the US, Black people have poorer health…
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1 author picked Under the Skin as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book should be required reading and not just for healthcare professionals.
For us, it was a necessary awakening. Until we had to become advocates for our health, we didn’t realize how fragmented the American healthcare system truly is, especially if you are Black or a minority. Even though we know racism permeates every nook and cranny of the world, it didn’t click with us how far it went until this book.
Linda Villarosa is a brilliant journalist who digs into so much that it makes our heads spin. It made our hearts ache and inspired us to want to…
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