A review by stevie_knits
The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios

emotional informative

5.0

If you love non-fiction this is baller. It's about Black American nurses between the Great Depression and WWII caring for TB patients that white nurses refused to treat. The science, personal stories, and multi-layered portrayal of what it means to be dedicated to a medical oath in the face of racism is just top notch.

It was the best kind of non-fiction for me with a blend of personal stories interwoven with facts. You learn while you champion characters.