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Health Published during the 2020s Decade by African-Americans.
*Books that are intersectional are NOT ALLOWED.
*Books associating Black Americans with "struggle" are NOT ALLOWED
*Books on "reproductive rights" are NOT ALLOWED
*Books that do not affirm biology/science NOT ALLOWED
*Books that cite Christianity ARE ALLOWED.
*Cookbooks ARE ALLOWED if it's for diabetics or vegans and the like.
When it comes to books on religion, fitness, diet, disease, disorders, and mental health, please only list trained professionals. Cookbooks books may be done by laymen.
Any book that breaks the rules will be removed without comment.
Other Decades
2020, 2010, 2000, 1990
*Books that are intersectional are NOT ALLOWED.
*Books associating Black Americans with "struggle" are NOT ALLOWED
*Books on "reproductive rights" are NOT ALLOWED
*Books that do not affirm biology/science NOT ALLOWED
*Books that cite Christianity ARE ALLOWED.
*Cookbooks ARE ALLOWED if it's for diabetics or vegans and the like.
When it comes to books on religion, fitness, diet, disease, disorders, and mental health, please only list trained professionals. Cookbooks books may be done by laymen.
Any book that breaks the rules will be removed without comment.
Other Decades
2020, 2010, 2000, 1990
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I Love My Doctor, But...
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Lawrence W. Gold (Goodreads Author)
4.40 avg rating — 15 ratings
score: 700,
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Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health
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it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
score: 300,
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Living Lively: 80 Plant-Based Recipes to Activate Your Power and Feed Your Potential
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3.94 avg rating — 110 ratings
score: 100,
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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve
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4.24 avg rating — 696 ratings
score: 99,
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The Beauty in Breaking
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3.82 avg rating — 32,378 ratings
score: 98,
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Sweetness in the Blood: Race, Risk, and Type 2 Diabetes
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3.44 avg rating — 9 ratings
score: 97,
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The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women
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Marita Golden (Goodreads Author)
4.31 avg rating — 175 ratings
score: 96,
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Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent
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4.17 avg rating — 136 ratings
score: 95,
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Healthy at Last: A Plant-Based Approach to Preventing and Reversing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses
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Eric Adams (Goodreads Author)
4.11 avg rating — 329 ratings
score: 94,
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Soul Care in African American Practice
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3.99 avg rating — 231 ratings
score: 93,
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Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!: The Ultimate Guide to Black Pregnancy & Motherhood
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4.35 avg rating — 119 ratings
score: 92,
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The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less
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Christine Platt (Goodreads Author)
4.09 avg rating — 1,717 ratings
score: 91,
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Black Health Matters: The Vital Facts You Must Know to Protect Your Health and That of Your Loved Ones
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4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings
score: 90,
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The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence: Tools to Move Beyond Trauma, Reclaim Freedom, and Create the Life You Deserve
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4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings
score: 89,
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The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER
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3.90 avg rating — 2,603 ratings
score: 88,
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Plant Power: Flip Your Plate, Change Your Weight
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Ian K. Smith (Goodreads Author)
3.66 avg rating — 82 ratings
score: 87,
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Fast Burn!
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Ian K. Smith (Goodreads Author)
3.29 avg rating — 101 ratings
score: 86,
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