Not Now Please: Living through Racism, Ableism, and Grief - Brossura

Horlemann, Elizabeth

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798862871944

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2023

Riassunto

By Elizabeth Horlemann

🔹 A story of love, loss, and the brutal realities of racism and ableism.

When Elizabeth Horlemann’s beloved husband fell terminally ill, she braced herself for the unimaginable—watching the man she loved slip away. But grief was not the only battle she had to fight. As a Black disabled woman in Germany, she was confronted with systemic racism and medical ableism at every turn, even in the most vulnerable moments of her life.

In Not Now, Please, Horlemann takes readers on a deeply personal and unflinching journey through love, loss, and the painful realities of navigating a world that constantly questions the legitimacy of Black grief. Through raw storytelling, she exposes the biases embedded in healthcare systems, the erasure of interracial love, and the emotional toll of constantly having to prove her pain.

This book is not just a memoir—it is a call to action. A challenge to acknowledge the silent battles waged by Black women in spaces that refuse to recognize them. With a powerful blend of personal narrative and critical analysis, Horlemann sheds light on the intersections of race, disability, and mourning, offering both a deeply emotional read and a necessary critique of the systems that dehumanize Black bodies.

💡 Perfect for readers interested in:
✔️ Anti-racism & intersectionality
✔️ Disability justice & ableism
✔️ Personal memoirs of resilience
✔️ Healthcare inequality & bias
✔️ Love, loss, and the power of memory

A deeply moving and essential read for anyone committed to understanding the hidden injustices in our world.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798862871944
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 95
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