Black Man in White Coat, written by Damon Tweedy, M.D., is a book I had long wanted to read after hearing the author speak about the impact of racial disparities on patient care at a library conference. Tweedy reflects deeply on his own biases and those of his colleagues, providing plenty of powerful examples of how disparities are hardwired in our healthcare system. His emotional narrative starts as he is just entering medical school at Duke with continued exploration throughout his training, culminating with wisdom that he is then able to use as a medical student educator. As he transitions from student to independent practitioner, he examines the complex ways that race and socioeconomic factors influence health. This is an important read for anyone interested in gaining a better appreciation of how racial disparities are cultivated and perpetuated. His stories also may serve to inspire change.
Jen DeBerg, User Services Librarian, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences

Ryan Knighton’s Cockeyed enlightens readers with an earth-shattering perspective of our world through unseeing eyes, building a vivid story from sound, touch, and experience. From adolescent shenanigans to life-changing journeys, Knighton’s story is filled with humor and distinct observations that encompass an exceedingly enjoyable memoir.
Cassandra Parsons- Student Assistant

The Soul in the Brain is a fascinating review of some of the most important aspects of human life—providing an account of the history of thought around art, religion, and language, and the scientific perspective Dr. Michael R. Trimble is uniquely qualified to give. Yet, in this examination, the question of whether such methods should be applied to these topics becomes imperative to ask; and, in the way that Tremble’s book approaches such issues, one must reject his attempts at objectivity, at least in art—his approach not being new, but rather emblematic of old problems, the same that caused Antonin Artaud to declare ‘En finir avec les chefs-d’oeuvre.’ If you are already a student of neuroscience or have more patience for the attempted injection of objectivity into art, this book is a dive worth taking, but if you don’t possess one or both of those traits, you may want to look elsewhere.
Elise Hynnek- Sutdent Assistant