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The Cancer Journals
Book • 1980
The Cancer Journals is a memoir that chronicles Audre Lorde's experience with breast cancer and mastectomy.
The book combines journal entries, retrospective commentary, a speech, and an essay to document Lorde's journey from diagnosis to recovery.
It addresses themes such as the politics of appearance, the power dynamics of the patient-doctor relationship, feminism, and social struggle.
Lorde rejects the norm of using breast prosthesis and advocates for women with mastectomies to become visible and empowered.
The book is a powerful critique of societal attitudes towards health and illness, emphasizing the importance of self-conscious living and community-based activism.
The book combines journal entries, retrospective commentary, a speech, and an essay to document Lorde's journey from diagnosis to recovery.
It addresses themes such as the politics of appearance, the power dynamics of the patient-doctor relationship, feminism, and social struggle.
Lorde rejects the norm of using breast prosthesis and advocates for women with mastectomies to become visible and empowered.
The book is a powerful critique of societal attitudes towards health and illness, emphasizing the importance of self-conscious living and community-based activism.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Sara Ahmed as a Killjoy text that critiques the idea that our first responsibility is to our own happiness.
The Feminist Killjoy Handbook with Sara Ahmed
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Suleika Jaouad as one of the books that resonated with her during her cancer treatment.
Suleika Jaouad as one of the books that resonated with her during her cancer treatment.
#516: Suleika Jaouad on Invaluable Road Trips, the Importance of a To-Feel List, and Finding Artistic Homes
