My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts

In My Grandmother's Hands, therapist Resmaa Menakem explores the impact of racism in America through the lens of body-centered psychology, emphasizing that the trauma of white supremacy is deeply embedded in our bodies. He argues that true healing requires addressing the generational anguish carried by African Americans, as well as the secondary trauma experienced by white Americans and police officers. This groundbreaking book offers a new, body-centered approach to understanding and healing from the pervasive effects of racism, providing both social commentary and a step-by-step healing process.