39 pages • 1 hour read
Michele HarperThe Beauty in Breaking
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Beauty in Breaking, a memoir by emergency room physician Michele Harper, chronicles her experiences both personally and professionally, highlighting her journey as an African American woman confronting systemic racism and her traumatic past of domestic abuse. Throughout the book, Harper shares poignant patient stories that shaped her perspective on healing and resiliency, while revealing the human side of doctors. Includes themes of domestic violence, child abuse, systemic racism, and gun violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper is praised for its compelling narrative and heartfelt reflection on healing, both physical and emotional. Readers appreciate Harper's raw and honest storytelling, though some critique the book for a perceived lack of deep character development. Overall, it's a poignant memoir that resonates with many.
Who Should Read The Beauty in Breaking?
A reader who would enjoy The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper is likely interested in personal memoirs that blend emotional resilience with professional insight. Fans of works such as When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi and Becoming by Michelle Obama will appreciate Harper's narrative on overcoming challenges in both life and medicine.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Health / Medicine
Race / Racism
Gender / Feminism
Identity: Gender
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice