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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing

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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

235

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Joy DeGruy has been praised for its insightful exploration of generational trauma and the legacy of slavery in America. DeGruy's work is acclaimed for its accessible narrative and comprehensive research. However, some critiques focus on a desire for more empirical data. Overall, it's valued for its powerful perspective on healing and social change.

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Readers interested in Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing likely appreciate deep dives into racial history and psychology. Comparable to fans of White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi.

Book Details
Pages

235

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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