Two things determine whether someone gets an annual checkup: whether they have a regular doctor to go to, and whether they can afford the visit. Both break down along racial and ethnic lines.

The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a groundbreaking exploration of how trauma reshapes the brain and body, and how healing must happen on both levels. Blending neuroscience, case studies, and alternative therapies, this book offers hope, understanding, and a path forward for anyone affected by trauma or seeking to understand it more deeply.