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themorsecode's review
5.0
Thoughtful, powerful and intelligent essay, filled with anger and honesty. A call for meaningful anti-racism from liberal white privileged allies, rather than the "Black Square" platitudes rife earlier in the year - white readers will probably find it somewhat discomforting and challenging, but Uwagba is undoubtedly bang-on throughout in her analysis. Short but vital, I read it all in one go and strongly recommend to all.
rosebeccs's review
While this is very short (really one essay), it manages to have be incredibly impactful in few words. Otegha Uwagba has always struck me as a writer and commentator who really has her finger on the pulse of the moment. She speaks about the times we live in with a clarity and confidence that makes you want to keep reading.
At one point in speaking about the murder of George Floyd she writes, "I feel compelled by the sense that I am living through history to see everything, to take it all in and document it for posterity." Not only will many people relate to the sentiment, this book feels like a realisation of that in some ways. It's deeply relevant right now but also reads as something we could return to in 5 or 10 years and remember what this time was like.
Her examples of experiences with white people in liberal circles are both thought-provoking and all too common. She doesn't shy away from calling on white allies to be more proactively useful, to question the willingness to give up what it takes to progress. It makes for a challenging read but in all the right ways.
All told, it's a bit of essential reading that I'd recommend to anyone. Thanks so much to 4th Estate for allowing me to read it.
At one point in speaking about the murder of George Floyd she writes, "I feel compelled by the sense that I am living through history to see everything, to take it all in and document it for posterity." Not only will many people relate to the sentiment, this book feels like a realisation of that in some ways. It's deeply relevant right now but also reads as something we could return to in 5 or 10 years and remember what this time was like.
Her examples of experiences with white people in liberal circles are both thought-provoking and all too common. She doesn't shy away from calling on white allies to be more proactively useful, to question the willingness to give up what it takes to progress. It makes for a challenging read but in all the right ways.
All told, it's a bit of essential reading that I'd recommend to anyone. Thanks so much to 4th Estate for allowing me to read it.
anotherlovesong's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0