Thank you so much NetGalley and the publisher, North Atlantic Books, for providing me an opportunity to read this book. It was fascinating and also extremely eye-opening about so many topics that my privilege allows me to not encounter, unlike so many other people in this country. I was especially interested in the chapters about prison and what occurs in hospitals related to family protective services and police presence in places where you are seeking help. As someone with a counseling background and a base level understanding of how trauma effects the body and mind, this book ties together how our entire thought process behind methods of safety are actually harmful vs. helpful. It is no secret that black and brown individuals have been harmed in so many ways for generations, but this poignant book peels back the layers on everyday encounters that many of us with privilege may have and never think twice about. But for a black, brown, trans, or disabled person, that same interaction with a medical professional, police officer, social worker, etc. could mean life or death.

I am so grateful to have had a chance to read this.