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geneluigi's review against another edition
5.0
Scholarly and yet action-driven
As an activist, I find it very useful the policy approach. It brings down to earth complex and often abstract issues like racism (in this case) but it can be applied to sexism, ageism and other isms out there.
As an activist, I find it very useful the policy approach. It brings down to earth complex and often abstract issues like racism (in this case) but it can be applied to sexism, ageism and other isms out there.
peachsnncream's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
bethanna_hobbs's review against another edition
4.0
Really helpful, important book. It’s on the more academic side (at least for me) so it took a little longer to read but was absolutely worth it, I’ll be gong back through this again in the future. Highly recommend.
krjdolan's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the audiobook of this narrated by the author (an excellent choice -- listening to Ibram tell his own story was very impactful).
I'm writing this review over a month later, and I still come back to many of the lessons learned throughout the book.
The good:
The book confronts deeply painful topics through personal stories that really help to connect the reader -- no matter their own background -- to the principles being discussed.
The writing feels very personal and connected, allowing the reader to engage with tough topics while feeling the human elements.
The bad:
There was a moment as the author was going through intersectionality chapters where I went, we get the definitions, we don't need to repeat it. That said, I appreciate the consistency in dismantling preconceived notions across a wide variety of identities.
I'm writing this review over a month later, and I still come back to many of the lessons learned throughout the book.
The good:
The book confronts deeply painful topics through personal stories that really help to connect the reader -- no matter their own background -- to the principles being discussed.
The writing feels very personal and connected, allowing the reader to engage with tough topics while feeling the human elements.
The bad:
There was a moment as the author was going through intersectionality chapters where I went, we get the definitions, we don't need to repeat it. That said, I appreciate the consistency in dismantling preconceived notions across a wide variety of identities.
issianne's review against another edition
4.0
As someone who has a degree in sociology with a passion for race and ethnicity discussion, I found this book genuinely fascinating. I thought Kendi brought a fresh outlook to my education by including the discussion of antiracism and how there’s no in-between that and racism. If you have no prior knowledge of race-related issues within the United States or you have tons, I think this book is beneficial for everyone. I took a star off solely for the fact that conclusion felt slightly meandering and turned toward autobiographical.
sarah16's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
morgainlafeye's review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazing. One of those books that made me stop and take notes and take stock of my thoughts. Should be mandatory reading.