Bookshelf

Alumni and faculty members who would like to have their books considered for this listing should contact Stacey Himmelberger, editor of Hamilton magazine. This list, which dates back to 2018, is updated periodically with books appearing alphabetically on the date of entry.

Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder: Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Omar G. Reid ’80. (co-author)

November 13, 2025

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(Conquering Books, 2005).

According to its published description, this book “delves into the enduring impact of slavery on African Americans. It argues that post traumatic slavery disorder is akin to post traumatic stress disorder, and profoundly affects the African American community, manifesting in issues such as substance abuse, broken families, crime, and low educational attainment. By tracing the roots of contemporary dysfunctional behaviors to the era of slavery, the authors shed light on the persistent psychological scars inherited by descendants of slaves. The book emphasizes the urgent need to understand and address these historical traumas to foster healing and empowerment within the Black community.”

As one reviewer noted, “PTSD will invoke some feelings that are not pleasant. … As far as I’m concerned, this book is by far the most accurate assessment of what We as a People went through, how we continue to victimize ourselves on a covert/subconscious level, and, most importantly, what we need to get through our pain.”