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jourdanicus's review
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I came to this book after reading a few other medical memoirs and boy was I not prepared for it (in the best way). Dr. Harper recalls stories of patients who have affected her and draws connections between their experiences, the lessons she learned from them, her own experiences as a Black woman/survivor of abuse, and to top it all off brings in discussion of systemic and institutional racism/sexism/violence. Just... incredible. It was both refreshing and challenging (in a growth way) to read a memoir by someone who is so mentally and spiritually well, and has truly done the work to get to that point. I would recommend this book to pretty much anyone, I think we all have a lot to learn from it. Much respect and appreciation to Dr. Harper for sharing parts of her life and perspective in the form of this book.
*And yes, there are a lot of potential triggers discussed in this book but Dr. Harper handles each topic with such sensitivity and grace that, while this may be a challenging read for some, it is not carelessly or blatantly triggering. I hope the content warnings don't drive away any potential readers.
*And yes, there are a lot of potential triggers discussed in this book but Dr. Harper handles each topic with such sensitivity and grace that, while this may be a challenging read for some, it is not carelessly or blatantly triggering. I hope the content warnings don't drive away any potential readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Blood, Abortion, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Drug use, Drug abuse, Chronic illness, Alcoholism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Rape
eileenanddogs's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
One of the best memoirs I have ever read.
I've added a lot of content warnings, but the book is about an ER doctor, after all. They were certainly intense, but not as upsetting as they might have been in another context, if that makes sense.
I've added a lot of content warnings, but the book is about an ER doctor, after all. They were certainly intense, but not as upsetting as they might have been in another context, if that makes sense.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Racism
Minor: Police brutality
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