Resmaa Menakem Reading Order
1 series · 7 books
Resmaa Menakem brings expertise in somatic psychology and trauma healing to his writing, exploring how racial trauma becomes embedded in the body and shapes American consciousness. His work examines the intersection of embodied experience, systemic racism, and white supremacy, offering readers both theoretical insight and practical frameworks for understanding intergenerational trauma. Through accessible yet profound analysis, Menakem draws on his background as a psychotherapist to help audiences recognize trauma patterns and pathways toward collective healing.
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Standalone Novels Series
7 books
Resmaa Menakem has written seven standalone novels that can be read in any order, though they were published beginning with Iliskinin Tadi Tuzu. The series includes Life, Leadership, and Legacy; Monsters in Love; My Grandmother's Hands; Our Grandchildren's Souls; Quaking of America; and Rock the Boat. While these books function as independent works, readers interested in exploring Menakem's complete collection may choose to follow the publication sequence starting with the first title.
Start with Iliskinin Tadi Tuzu, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iliskinin Tadi Tuzu |
| 2 | Life, Leadership, and Legacy |
| 3 | Monsters in Love |
| 4 | My grandmother's hands |
| 5 | Our Grandchildren's Souls |
| 6 | Quaking of America |
| 7 | Rock the Boat |
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- Resmaa Menakem has written 7 books across 1 series.