
My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem
5 Minute Classics
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Have you ever wondered why, despite endless discussions, America's racial wounds seem to deepen? My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem argues that the answer lies not in our thoughts, but in our bodies. This powerful guide reveals how racialized trauma is a physical inheritance, passed down through generations and stored deep within the nervous systems of Black, white, and police bodies alike.
This audio captures the key takeaways found in the original book. It unpacks the concept of "white-body supremacy" as a visceral, non-cognitive reality that triggers reflexive fear, conflict, and violence. All fluff and unnecessary information has been removed to save you hours of time, delivering actionable wisdom for collective healing.
Learn how you can apply the main lessons & principles in a five minute listen. You will discover body-centered practices to help settle your nervous system, move through the discomfort of "clean pain," and begin to mend the trauma that affects us all. If you've already read the original, this audio will help you cement the most important lessons. If you haven't, don't worry, here you will find all the practical information that you can apply. This is your path to understanding the physical roots of racism and taking tangible steps to heal ourselves and our culture, from the inside out.
Duration - 18m.
Author - 5 Minute Classics.
Narrator - Digital Voice Charlotte E.
Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Networks:
5 Minute Classics
Digital Voice Charlotte E
Meridian & Co. Press Corp.
English Audiobooks
INAudio Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Have you ever wondered why, despite endless discussions, America's racial wounds seem to deepen? My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem argues that the answer lies not in our thoughts, but in our bodies. This powerful guide reveals how racialized trauma is a physical inheritance, passed down through generations and stored deep within the nervous systems of Black, white, and police bodies alike. This audio captures the key takeaways found in the original book. It unpacks the concept of "white-body supremacy" as a visceral, non-cognitive reality that triggers reflexive fear, conflict, and violence. All fluff and unnecessary information has been removed to save you hours of time, delivering actionable wisdom for collective healing. Learn how you can apply the main lessons & principles in a five minute listen. You will discover body-centered practices to help settle your nervous system, move through the discomfort of "clean pain," and begin to mend the trauma that affects us all. If you've already read the original, this audio will help you cement the most important lessons. If you haven't, don't worry, here you will find all the practical information that you can apply. This is your path to understanding the physical roots of racism and taking tangible steps to heal ourselves and our culture, from the inside out. Duration - 18m. Author - 5 Minute Classics. Narrator - Digital Voice Charlotte E. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Chapter 1: Your Body and Blood
Duration:00:00:55
Chapter 2: Black, White, Blue, and You
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 3: Body to Body, Generation to Generation
Duration:00:00:47
Chapter 4: European Trauma and the Invention of Whiteness
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 5: Assaulting the Black Heart
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 6: Violating the Black Body
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 7: The False Fragility of the White Body
Duration:00:00:49
Chapter 8: White-Body Supremacy and the Police Body
Duration:00:00:48
Chapter 9: Changing the World Begins with Your Body
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 10: Your Soul Nerve
Duration:00:00:40
Chapter 11: Settling and Safeguarding Your Body
Duration:00:00:40
Chapter 12: The Wisdom of Clean Pain
Duration:00:00:39
Chapter 13: Reaching Out to Other Bodies
Duration:00:00:42
Chapter 14: Harmonizing with Other Bodies
Duration:00:00:40
Chapter 15: Mending the Black Heart and Body
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 16: Mending the White Heart and Body
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 17: Mending the Police Heart and Body
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 18: Body-Centered Activism
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 19: Creating Culture
Duration:00:00:39
Chapter 20: Cultural Healing for African Americans
Duration:00:00:41
Chapter 21: Whiteness without Supremacy
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 22: Reshaping Police Culture
Duration:00:00:43
Chapter 23: Healing Is in Our Hands
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 24: The Reckoning
Duration:00:00:41
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:27