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enbylievable's review
5.0
So awesome <3
A compilation of 35 pieces of literature made by queer people, disabled people, allies, and more on their experiences with the medical-industrial complex and the overpathologization of non-normative bodies and identities. Really glad to add this one to my reference shelf
A compilation of 35 pieces of literature made by queer people, disabled people, allies, and more on their experiences with the medical-industrial complex and the overpathologization of non-normative bodies and identities. Really glad to add this one to my reference shelf
11corvus11's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this anthology. I read an advanced review copy in PDF form, so there was one thing- a comic I believe- that I could not read because the graphic in the file froze my ereader. That's the only part I cannot review. The rest of the book was lovely.
Remedy is a collection of authors from diverse identities and backgrounds sharing healthcare tips for LGBTQ... folks and their providers, experiences with healthcare and healthcare systems, and interviews with people doing really cool healthcare and support projects for LGBTQ... people.
I am a disabled queer and trans person and I don't get out much, so I was pleasantly surprised to see some names in this book that I not only recognized and admired the work of, but also people I knew personally on top of that. I like when an anthology is able to include a variety of voices. A collection that is far-reaching and not only composed of those with the biggest names or price tags is on that is going to have the best representation- and I think this one does. It especially has a high representation of LGBTQ folks of color which is unfortunately unfamiliar in many anthologies.
Zena Sharman did well editing Persistence and she did well editing this as well.
Remedy is a collection of authors from diverse identities and backgrounds sharing healthcare tips for LGBTQ... folks and their providers, experiences with healthcare and healthcare systems, and interviews with people doing really cool healthcare and support projects for LGBTQ... people.
I am a disabled queer and trans person and I don't get out much, so I was pleasantly surprised to see some names in this book that I not only recognized and admired the work of, but also people I knew personally on top of that. I like when an anthology is able to include a variety of voices. A collection that is far-reaching and not only composed of those with the biggest names or price tags is on that is going to have the best representation- and I think this one does. It especially has a high representation of LGBTQ folks of color which is unfortunately unfamiliar in many anthologies.
Zena Sharman did well editing Persistence and she did well editing this as well.
jecinwv's review
4.0
This book didn't teach me new things but it did make me feel good. It tells stories of Queer and Trans folks in medical settings. It includes good experiences. It also points out the rarity of good medical practices. It focuses on intersectionality. It is the voices of so many diverse people. It shows us how community is the keystone for queers. I felt solidarity in this anthology. I felt like someone "got it" and suddenly I could find room to express my own frustrations. I hope more medical practices learn about the queer and trans community and adapt practices to be more inclusive and equitable.
nniiaazz's review
3.0
O Canada... Of course I knew Canada had its ups and downs with the LGBTQ community, but man was this an eye-opener. I chose this book on a whim and I never gave queer people's relationship with health care much thought, but now I can't believe I'd been blind for so long.
It's a powerful book because it's full of personal stories and essays by queer Canadians that chose to share their experiences with abuse, trauma, disease, mental health, etc. I'd recommend it.
It's a powerful book because it's full of personal stories and essays by queer Canadians that chose to share their experiences with abuse, trauma, disease, mental health, etc. I'd recommend it.
sheabuckley's review
5.0
Such a formative read for me as a aspiring healthcare provider and queer and trans individual. Incredibly important voices: opinions, experiences, healthcare strategies, and more. Definitely would recommend for anyone even remotely interested in healthcare, the intense inequalities within it, and/or trans and queer life.
jaeberrys's review
3.0
giving it 3 stars because it does carry a lot of important facts, information, and resources. i appreciate the fact that it uplifts a lot of queer/trans poc, which is something we definitely need more of!!! unfortunately i just can’t find it in me to give it a higher rating because i just couldn’t get into it that much for some reason and finishing it ended up becoming a chore. maybe the stories all felt “too brief” to me? either way, grateful this exists!