Category Archives: Reading

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

Posted on January 18, 2025 by msw blog

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker (2020, nonfiction, 212 pages). This book felt like talking to a colleague who really gets it. The book is written in the style of a self-help book, in the manner someone would … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on January 16, 2025 by msw blog

You’ve said “rest is a basic human right.” Why is it so important? Rest is absolutely a basic human right. It can be difficult to step away from the hustle that is required on a daily basis, but it is … Continue reading →

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Health Equity: Doctor’s Courage

Posted on January 11, 2025 by msw blog

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Former Seattle Children’s doctor wins … Continue reading →

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Memorial Drive: a Daughter’s Memoir

Posted on January 11, 2025 by msw blog

Memorial Drive: a Daughter’s Memoir (2020, nonfiction, 199 pages), by Natahsa Trethewey. I recall hearing about Trethewey on NPR “When Natasha Trethewey was 19, her world shattered after her former stepfather killed her mother.” I thought it would make a compelling page turner. I was disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Black: A Love Story

Posted on January 4, 2025 by msw blog

Black: A Love Story by Clarence Birdsong (2018, fiction 145 pages) is a short book that reads like a spoken word set packed with poetry, quotes, short stories, and statements. It discusses self-love, parenting, support of one another, treatment of a … Continue reading →

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