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maddydaisy's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
heidinay's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I appreciate this book, but I'm not sure what I think about it. I was hoping for more concrete action out of it, but that could also be sort of the point, that the solution is less about specific action and more about attitude and approach?
crtney's review against another edition
5.0
A quick and engaging read on building coalitions as a way of moving on from race. I really enjoy Dabiri’s writings.
grosegreen's review against another edition
3.0
This is a really good introduction to a lot of important concepts. I really like the approach the book takes - away from afropessimism, and an obsession with identity politics and online takes. I do really wish it had given more practical potential steps and possibilities, because the few times it did were really interesting
awhittz's review against another edition
4.5
There are loads of books like this now, this is the best that I’ve read. Not just because it summarises everything into something short and very accessibly written, but her central message of common ground makes a lot of sense: “Recognise This Shit is Killing You Too”. She also recommends you “Read Read Read - and Dance”, which I can definitely get on board with.
anniereads221's review against another edition
5.0
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Colonisation, Classism, Slavery, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
ahpotts's review against another edition
5.0
A nuanced, interesting, accessible look at how racism affects us all and why that matters. I paused my audiobook frequently to think about Dabiri's points. I also recommend this as an audiobook; her voice is clear & she uses it well to emphasize her points. "I just need you to realize that this shit is killing you, too."
red_lemon_diary's review against another edition
5.0
An accessible, concise and compelling read. Definitely one of the best I've read on the topic. Her arguments are sound, from the need to critically examine toxic 'whiteness' itself, as well as the need to go beyond allyship in a racist/capitalist world to try and build something more radical and new through coalition. The anti-racism movement should seek to dismantle capitalism and racism itself, which ultimately is bad for everyone and the planet, rather than focus on privilege and existing power structures. I also totally agreed with the problems of 'performative' activism - as she puts so well, now days people seem to spend more time saying something, than actually doing anything! Look forward to learning more through the number of helpful references throughout.
jrrebecca's review against another edition
4.0
Read as part of a book club! So didn’t read the whole book but sections to discuss! Made for great discussion. Some parts I felt a bit lost in understanding.
juliaxoxo_'s review against another edition
4.0
this was a very interesting book and i learned so many new things, but i also found it difficult to understand everything. it was a nice change overall from what i usually read‼️