46 pages 1 hour read

Laurie Kaye Abraham

Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: The Failure of Health Care in Urban America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993

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Laurie Kaye Abraham's Mama Might Be Better Off Dead receives acclaim for its in-depth exploration of the healthcare system's failures, vividly told through personal narratives. Critics highlight its compelling, empathetic storytelling yet note it can be heavy-handed in its critique. A crucial, albeit sobering, look at medical inequities in America.

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Who Should Read Mama Might Be Better Off Dead?

Readers who appreciate Mama Might Be Better Off Dead by Laurie Kaye Abraham will enjoy in-depth explorations of healthcare disparities, systemic issues, and personal narratives. Fans of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot and Evicted by Matthew Desmond will find it compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Health / Medicine
Sociology
Race / Racism
Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Class
Society: Politics & Government
Genre
Education