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The World Record Book of Racist Stories by Lacey Lamar, Amber Ruffin
3 reviews
randa23's review
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Classism, Cultural appropriation, and Hate crime
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
I listened to the audiobook via Libby, and I highly recommend it. The narration was excellent - both Amber and Lacey were hilarious, charismatic, clever, and it truly felt like chatting with friends.
Nothing in here is brand new information or particularly shocking because we know the world we live in, right? It's racist as fuck here. You're probably saying, "No, it's 2024! We are post-racial! I don't see race! I'm an ally!" Uhhhhhhhhh.......... Let's be serious. Anyway, regardless of recognizing that shit like this happens everyday, I think it's really important to empower and encourage others to lament and commiserate in the bullshit they have had to tolerate and withstand in a country that harps on the "American Dream". It's healthy to vent, to let it out, to share your story with others. Authors of color are not here to educate us; it is simply an honor and privilege to read the stories they so graciously share with us.
However, I do think this book and their previous work would be great to recommend to the "good vibes only" or fragile white people in your lives. It's an accessible How to Not Be An Insufferable White Person To The Black People Around You 101 starter text of "hey actually, this shit DOES happen and it happens on the regular, so read this book! This is only accounts from two Black women! Imagine the bullshit that happens every single day to other Black folks! Maybe listen to them! Believe them! And for the love of GOD, stop fucking touching their hair!!!!"
My favorite award/record stories were the ones about white privilege, the commenting on Black folks' hair/bodies, the nail salon story (I was cackling throughout so many of these, but this one got me!) and the older white Southern woman who accused all of the Black colleagues in the office of stealing something from her, as she was later arrested for embezzling thousands of dollars from the company. One thing about white people - they have AUDACITY !!!! Anyway, if these two ever do standup comedy or have a live podcast recording or anything, I will buy tickets because I am officially a Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar stan account. Their banter is fantastic, and I can literally listen to them talk for hours.
I listened to the audiobook via Libby, and I highly recommend it. The narration was excellent - both Amber and Lacey were hilarious, charismatic, clever, and it truly felt like chatting with friends.
Nothing in here is brand new information or particularly shocking because we know the world we live in, right? It's racist as fuck here. You're probably saying, "No, it's 2024! We are post-racial! I don't see race! I'm an ally!" Uhhhhhhhhh.......... Let's be serious. Anyway, regardless of recognizing that shit like this happens everyday, I think it's really important to empower and encourage others to lament and commiserate in the bullshit they have had to tolerate and withstand in a country that harps on the "American Dream". It's healthy to vent, to let it out, to share your story with others. Authors of color are not here to educate us; it is simply an honor and privilege to read the stories they so graciously share with us.
However, I do think this book and their previous work would be great to recommend to the "good vibes only" or fragile white people in your lives. It's an accessible How to Not Be An Insufferable White Person To The Black People Around You 101 starter text of "hey actually, this shit DOES happen and it happens on the regular, so read this book! This is only accounts from two Black women! Imagine the bullshit that happens every single day to other Black folks! Maybe listen to them! Believe them! And for the love of GOD, stop fucking touching their hair!!!!"
My favorite award/record stories were the ones about white privilege, the commenting on Black folks' hair/bodies, the nail salon story (I was cackling throughout so many of these, but this one got me!) and the older white Southern woman who accused all of the Black colleagues in the office of stealing something from her, as she was later arrested for embezzling thousands of dollars from the company. One thing about white people - they have AUDACITY !!!! Anyway, if these two ever do standup comedy or have a live podcast recording or anything, I will buy tickets because I am officially a Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar stan account. Their banter is fantastic, and I can literally listen to them talk for hours.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Racism, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Antisemitism, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Racial slurs, Cultural appropriation, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Violence, Hate crime, Classism, and Adult/minor relationship
mysterymom40's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I have decided not to rate autobiographies and memoirs.
I listened to the previous book and it had very upsetting stories. This volume has a larger number because it contains others’ stories both past and present. There are stories with children.
I listened to the previous book and it had very upsetting stories. This volume has a larger number because it contains others’ stories both past and present. There are stories with children.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Cursing, and Racism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, and Cultural appropriation
Some of these stories are very alarming including one involving a dog, child, and possible harm.
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