Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine
Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015294
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine, Damon Tweedy explores the intersection of race and healthcare through his experiences as a Black doctor. The book addresses racial disparities in medicine, challenges faced by Black individuals in the medical field, and the impact of these issues on patients and practitioners.
Informative
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Black Man in a White Coat by Damon Tweedy offers an insightful look at racial dynamics in medicine. Readers praise its candid reflection and personal anecdotes that shed light on bias and discrimination. Some feel it could delve deeper into systemic solutions. Overall, it's a compelling narrative that fosters important conversations about race and healthcare.
Who Should Read Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine?
Readers interested in exploring the intersection of race, medicine, and personal narrative would enjoy Black Man in a White Coat. Comparable to works like When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, it engages those drawn to medical humanities and social justice.
6,435 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
294
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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