My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies

My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem is a groundbreaking and inspiring work that explores the physical consequences of racism through the lens of body-centered psychology.

Menakem argues that the trauma of racism is not just a psychological issue but is deeply embedded in our bodies — affecting our skin, muscles, bones, and blood. He calls for collective healing, suggesting that until we confront and overcome the generational wounds caused by white supremacy, we will continue to carry its scars.

This powerful book challenges readers to recognise that racism impacts not only the mind but also the body. Menakem provides an alternative approach for healing, encouraging all of us to acknowledge the physical toll of racial trauma and work towards transcending racial divides through a more embodied and holistic approach to healing.

My Grandmother’s Hands serves as both a call to action and a roadmap for growing beyond the entrenched systems of racism that have affected generations.