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Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
by Uché Blackstock
Legacy is a journey through the critical intersection of racism & healthcare. The book highlights Dr. Blackstock's journey from child to med student to practicing physician.
As an African-American female & healthcare worker I was immediately drawn to this book & was not disappointed! I could definitely relate to the author's feelings of imposter syndrome, lack of diversity, & lack of mentorship in her professional settings. I enjoyed how the author used her experiences to highlight the inequities in the healthcare system. I felt that made the story more personal instead of just giving facts and figures. The book was also well researched & references were included for further examination.
The only criticism I have is that I would have liked more recommendations on how the author feels the healthcare system should be changed to address the problems she highlights in the book.
Overall, I felt this was a great, well-written book that highlights how healthcare in this country needs to be re-examined.
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As an African-American female & healthcare worker I was immediately drawn to this book & was not disappointed! I could definitely relate to the author's feelings of imposter syndrome, lack of diversity, & lack of mentorship in her professional settings. I enjoyed how the author used her experiences to highlight the inequities in the healthcare system. I felt that made the story more personal instead of just giving facts and figures. The book was also well researched & references were included for further examination.
The only criticism I have is that I would have liked more recommendations on how the author feels the healthcare system should be changed to address the problems she highlights in the book.
Overall, I felt this was a great, well-written book that highlights how healthcare in this country needs to be re-examined.
Thanks for reading this review. Please check out my YouTube channel @TriceyReads https://www.youtube.com/@TriceyReads for more book reviews & recommendations.