Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation
Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022288
Book • Nonfiction
United States • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa examines how systemic racism affects the health and well-being of individuals in America. Using an investigative approach, Villarosa explores racial health disparities and their impact, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change to improve health outcomes for everyone.
Informative
Unnerving
Contemplative
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Linda Villarosa's Under the Skin offers a compelling analysis of the impact of racism on health in America, praised for its thorough research and engaging writing. Critics appreciate her personal anecdotes and the book's potential to spark meaningful conversations. However, some feel it occasionally lacks solutions. Overall, a significant contribution to public health discourse.
Who Should Read Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation?
A reader interested in Under the Skin by Linda Villarosa would likely be intrigued by social justice, public health, and racial equity. Fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi would appreciate Villarosa's insights into systemic racism's impact on health.
3,308 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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288
Book • Nonfiction
United States • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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