Book description
This isn't just another book on racism-it's a vital, urgent wake-up call delivered with profound clarity, and hearing it as an audiobook makes the impact utterly undeniable. Layal Liverpool, a science journalist with laser focus, lays bare the devastating, systemic truth: racism isn't just a social injustice in medicine; it's actively making everyone sicker. The statistics are staggering, yet her narration-calm, authoritative, and deeply human-makes them impossible to ignore: Black and Asian patients in the UK wait nearly a week longer for cancer diagnoses, and globally, people of color face dramatically higher risks of dying in childbirth or infancy. As Chris van Tulleken powerfully states, this is a "public health crisis" demanding action.
What makes Systemic so transformative, especially as an audiobook, is how Liverpool doesn't just expose the problem-she arms you with solutions. She debunks the dangerous myth that illness "equalizes" everyone (Siddhartha Mukherjee's praise is spot-on), and instead, she provides concrete, science-backed paths forward. You'll learn how individuals can advocate for themselves and others using data, and how governments can enact real policy change. Annabel Sowemimo rightly calls it a "powerful examination," and listening to Liverpool's meticulous research unfold-interviews, global data, cutting-edge insights-feels like receiving a crucial, actionable blueprint for healing. It's not just about fixing healthcare for marginalized communities; it's about making all medicine better, safer, and more effective for everyone. This audiobook isn't just informative-it's a necessary catalyst, making you feel the weight of the crisis and the tangible hope for a healthier future. A truly groundbreaking listen that will change how you see the world, and your own health, forever.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience