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chickadilly's review
3.0
Interesting look at a woman living within two vastly different cultures. I really enjoyed reading this.
sarahjsnider's review
3.0
I wondered how this would fit into my course on Foundations of Educational Research, but the author's experience of navigating mainstream and Navajo society is certainly applicable. For example, learning about some of her beliefs as a Navajo, such as the taboo against touching the dead (a major dilemma when she had to do dissections in medical school) reminded me that my students and their families will likely hold beliefs I haven't anticipated but must consider. The ghostwriter didn't elevate the prose much, and I'm frankly not that into medicine, but it's a decent read.
sucreslibrary's review
4.0
this was a great memoir and, aside from a few instances of fatphobia, was very informative. as a disabled person who has seen many, many doctors, it was refreshing to read about one who is so thoughtful of her patients and their cultures. the lack of cynicism was comforting, and it helped me put into words a lot of my own beliefs when it comes to doctor-patient relationships, hospitals and other medical institutions. highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in the medical field
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