Hello my lovely readers! While the whole house is sick as dogs right now, I managed to sum up the little strength I had to write some quick reviews. Let's get into it.
This book breaks new ground by exploring how and why physicians denied enslaved women their full humanity yet valued them as "medical superbodies" highly suited for medical experimentation. Cooper Owens examines how gynecologists created and disseminated medical fictions about their patients, such as their belief that black enslaved women could withstand pain better than white "ladies."
*An incredibly sad, but powerful and important read. Absolutely well done. 4 out of 5 stars
A sweeping history of one of the nation’s most important African American churches and a profound story of courage and grace amid the fight for racial justice.
*Another sad but important read. A wealth of AME knowledge and Black history in this book. I only wish it included more about the victims of the 2015 shooting and their stories. 4 out of 5 stars
