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outcolder's review against another edition
5.0
Every time there was something I wanted to take issue with, he went deeper and removed my objections. This is about the long haul, and taking action.
j_lange's review against another edition
4.0
I feel a bit guilty marking "I'm finished" with this book. I thoroughly read the first half and skimmed the second half. Parts of it seem redundant, but the opening I feel like most people should read for basic vocabulary of privilege and race. Thought provoking, and yet safe, Paul Kivel takes a workshop-style presentation and makes it a book. Like many articles or books about racism, I feel like relatively little time is spent on class. Race is certainly a key factor in everyone's life, but class differences can not be ignored. In reviewing this book, I feel like it's hard to talk about race and it's hard to write a review of a book about racism. Basically, I feel like I did learn things, just not exactly in the best format or in the most direct way-hence 4/5 stars.
cjchilds66's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good book. Very easy to agree with his goals and the big picture he presents. Unfortunately, he occasionally makes a factual error (e.g., stating that California and Wyoming have the same number of Electoral College votes) that undermines his larger message.
mrssoule's review against another edition
5.0
This book was excellent - everyone should at least read his chapters on White Benefits, Middle Class Privilege and The Cost of Racism to White People (which I just found here: https://collectiveliberation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kivel_Uprooting_Racism_excerpts.pdf). Inspiring and deeply thought-provoking as well as practical.
sylda's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
it is both very US-centered and a very basic intro to anti-racism.
martha_imani's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Very clear, well-organized, thorough.
stenaros's review against another edition
4.0
The guide (maybe even The Guide) for white people wishing to examine their own racism. Also the guide for white people who are sure they are not racist, but are concerned about other people's racism. (Note: both of these groups most likely has some white privilege things to acknowledge.) Each chapter ends with discussion questions making this a very good book to use for a study group. Well written and recommended.
megsreads32's review against another edition
4.0
Not a quick read, but highly recommended especially during this current election season. If you are wondering why people are voting for Trump, this is a great book to pick up. If you think you aren't racist because you have one black friend also worth picking up. Basically anyone could benefit from reading this book--or a book like it.
xinetr's review against another edition
3.0
Accessible and compassionate, encouraging responsibility (as in response-ability), rather than blame...
mistylloyd's review against another edition
2.0
Others have summed up the issues with this book better than I can, but let me just say that this book is full of things one should already know if choosing to read books on this topic.