it’s nice to read something co-authored by a doctor who actually cares about and is knowledgeable on the plethora of systemic factors that contribute to sickness/well-being, the disproportionate effects on oppressed groups and the necessity to decolonize everything: our thoughts, actions, ways we connect w/view others/the world, & ways we provide care

also cool that this book was split into systems of the body, and i particularly enjoyed the digestive system chapter & the discussions abt the gut microbiome… made me think more deeply abt how in every moment from before birth to our current state that everything in our environment affects us… also the close link btwn our physical and mental health (e.g. fecal transplants to treat depression)

although i learned a few interesting things from this book, and it definitely strengthened my thoughts/perspectives on certain topics, i did feel that the points being made were quite repetitive at times, and overall the book wasn’t super revolutionary for me

but would definitely recommend to those going into medicine or any field where u care for others