This book is a powerful narrative of one woman’s journey to overcoming racial prejudice, patriarchy, and sexism. Her story is a powerful display of her stoicism and resilience in her rise to becoming the first woman of color to become a Neurosurgeon in a society that profits from self-doubt amongst groups of minority women.
This book is a guide for all black women who want to leave their mark in the field of medicine. Dr Canady’s story is a clear display of how all black women are born with greatness deep within their veins, which can only be realized if they take up the space, break the chains that hold them back and pave a way for future generations.