The Organ Thieves
Narrated by JD Jackson
- Released
- August 18, 2020
- Length
- 12 hrs 41 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Audio
The Organ Thieves by Chip Jones explores the deeply rooted racial inequalities surrounding the history of organ transplants, focusing on the 1968 case of Bruce Tucker, a Black man whose heart was removed without his family's permission to benefit a white patient. Through extensive research and compelling storytelling, the book examines the broader legacy of mistreatment of African Americans in medical experimentation and transplantation efforts. Featuring insights from social justice activist Ben Jealous, this powerful narrative combines medical mystery, legal drama, and history to highlight ongoing issues of racial injustice in healthcare.
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