#61697
Mentioned in 1 episodes
God's Waiting Room
Book • 2024
Casey Golomski's *God's Waiting Room* offers a poignant exploration of race, aging, and healthcare in post-apartheid South Africa.
Through intimate conversations with residents and staff of an elderly care facility, the book unveils the complex interplay of ageism, sexism, and racism within the healthcare system.
The narrative structure, resembling a room-by-room tour, creates an immersive experience for the reader.
The book challenges preconceived notions about aging and racism, highlighting the unexpected connections formed between residents and caregivers despite societal divisions.
Golomski's work prompts reflection on the human condition and the complexities of interracial relationships in a deeply racialized society.
Through intimate conversations with residents and staff of an elderly care facility, the book unveils the complex interplay of ageism, sexism, and racism within the healthcare system.
The narrative structure, resembling a room-by-room tour, creates an immersive experience for the reader.
The book challenges preconceived notions about aging and racism, highlighting the unexpected connections formed between residents and caregivers despite societal divisions.
Golomski's work prompts reflection on the human condition and the complexities of interracial relationships in a deeply racialized society.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as the topic of the podcast episode.

Reighan Gillam

Casey Golomski, "God's Waiting Room: Racial Reckoning at Life's End" (Rutgers UP, 2024)


