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brim010's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
miss_ej's review
5.0
This book is angering, fascinating, and important! McGhee makes it very clear how racism is at the root of various dysfunctions in the United States, such as our lack of affordable healthcare and housing. People are generally aware that the results disproportionately harm people of color, but McGhee also discusses how the reality is that life is measurably harder for millions of white Americans, as well, as a direct result of racism.
This edition is adapted for younger readers, but it's still quite intellectual. I would be surprised if it's interesting of accessible for readers any younger than ~13.
This edition is adapted for younger readers, but it's still quite intellectual. I would be surprised if it's interesting of accessible for readers any younger than ~13.
beths0103's review
5.0
Whether you read the original version or this young readers version, The sum of Us is a must-read for white Americans to see just how much racism is hurting us as much as the marginalized communities it is obviously harming.
morticia13's review
I want to read the version that is not adapted for young readers.
krissyronan's review against another edition
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4.25
Fascinating. Eye-opening in many ways. Incredibly well-researched and well-written. This young readers edition is so clearly explained. Might read the adult version too because I’m curious about what might be different.
Thank you to Penguin Random House Audio and Libro.fm for the audiobook.
Thank you to Penguin Random House Audio and Libro.fm for the audiobook.
bruhnette's review against another edition
challenging
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5.0
Heather McGhee did an outstanding job of giving tangible and shocking examples of how racism impacts white people as well as people of color. This book is perfect for young adults as well as adults.
Thanks to LibroFMs Educator ALC program for a review copy of this audiobook.
Thanks to LibroFMs Educator ALC program for a review copy of this audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism