My Black Motherhood: Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System
Book Details
- Publisher : Jessica Kingsley
- Published : 2022
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 218
- Category :
Counselling - Category 2 :
Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy - Catalogue No : 96553
- ISBN 13 : 9781839970085
- ISBN 10 : 9781839970
Reviews and Endorsements
Reading this book is like listening to a passionate, relatable, sister friend who can help you fight your corner. Thank you, Sandra, for sharing these deeply affecting stories and for stirring up 'good trouble' on behalf of Black mothers everywhere. - Uju Asika, author of Bringing Up Race: How To Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World
Sandra's book gives a wonderfully candid insight into the experiences and obstacles faced by Black mums all over the country. It's one that all health professionals need have on their bookshelves. - Marley Hall, Midwife, Speaker and Content Creator
Sandra has captured not only her own experiences but those of many other Black mothers. My Black Motherhood made me laugh, it made me cry, but above all made me think and question. - Marian Knight, Professor of Maternal and Child Population Health, University of Oxford
An eye-opening read giving a platform to unheard voices, brilliantly highlighting the challenges Black mothers face, and offering tangible solutions. Everyone has something to learn from this book. - Jess Austin, First-Person and Opinion Editor, Metro.co.uk
Honest and raw, it really gave me a true insight into the challenges for Black mothers in the UK. A must read for anyone working in perinatal services. - Kicki Hansard, Doula and author of The Secrets of Birth