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katscribefever's review against another edition
4.0
It feels dishonest to say I "completed" this book, because I don't think I could ever truly be able to make that claim. This book is CHALLENGING; Ricketts writes forcefully and with a wealth of knowledge and history that I will never be able to begin to absorb or process. Having said that, I must make it clear that what she has done with this book, while being incredibly tough to read, is nothing short of remarkable. Tackling various life encounters of herself, her mother, and others in her ancestry, sharing how those traumas have had physiological effects on those ancestors that have been passed down and still live within her own body, explaining ways she has learned to battle against the damage those traumas have continued to cause, giving countless examples of specific ways in which people all across the human spectrum can use their positions for good--and the specific ways in which different groups should NOT be behaving--well, it's an exhausting read. One that I can't imagine carrying around in my own head and heart, much less trying to express to anyone else. yet Ricketts does just that. This book was yet another reminder that, when it comes to racial justice and healing, my work will never be completed and will always have so much room for improvement.
amandakitz's review against another edition
5.0
Highly recommend, especially to white women, especially those with a spiritual bent. Rachel has given her experience, education, and pain to coach folks on the path to anti-racism and her writing is clear, deeply honest, and challenging. I went to her book release event with Chani Nicholas and she is a powerhouse of a human being, and her book reflects that. I want to give a copy of this book to every white woman I know.
parksystems's review against another edition
1.0
read audre lorde, angela davis, bell hooks and radical community organizers in your area. don't waste your time on this. grueling to get thru- the un-self aware class privilege, lack of intersectional critical faculties and opportunistic self promotion is off the charts.
eiliux's review against another edition
3.0
Es un libro difícil de leer y eso no toma por sorpresa, ya que la misma autora especifica que así será varias veces desde el comienzo. Lo pensé mucho para leerlo porque el contexto del libro no necesariamente corresponde a las preocupaciones más inmediatas de mi país (aunque me queda claro que el racismo es un problema presente mundialmente y que como humanidad tenemos una deuda histórica impagable a todas las naciones que fueron víctimas de esclavitud, especialmente las africanas). Al final fue lo del "activismo espiritual" lo que me convenció, ya que no había escuchado ese término nunca y me pareció un enfoque interesante, sentí que encontraría alguna forma de aplicarlo.
Definitivamente concuerdo en los principios fundamentales del libro y me dejó mucho que pensar.
Lo que más me gustó fue el trabajar desde adentro para hacer un cambio. También me encantó la idea de descansar como forma de romper el sistema, ese me parece un conceptazo que me hubiera gustado desarrollara con más amplitud.
En fin, hay mucho que comentar pero este no es el espacio, así que si lo lees (o no) y quieres platicar a detalle, estoy abierta a la discusión, porque me dejó con muchas ideas y cosas que pensar.
Definitivamente concuerdo en los principios fundamentales del libro y me dejó mucho que pensar.
Lo que más me gustó fue el trabajar desde adentro para hacer un cambio. También me encantó la idea de descansar como forma de romper el sistema, ese me parece un conceptazo que me hubiera gustado desarrollara con más amplitud.
En fin, hay mucho que comentar pero este no es el espacio, así que si lo lees (o no) y quieres platicar a detalle, estoy abierta a la discusión, porque me dejó con muchas ideas y cosas que pensar.
wordnerdknitter's review against another edition
I didn't realize it was quite as much of a workbook! I shouldn't have tried to do it as an audiobook, because re-reading would have been helpful, and especially not an audiobook from the library that gets auto-returned. I might try again at some point in a different format.
readbysloan's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic anti-racist book that comes from a slightly different perspective than others I've read. I really loved the emphasis on soul-care and the meditations, breathing exercises, and soul-centred journal prompts at the end of each chapter.
domeniqueh's review against another edition
5.0
This book has giving me so much. Appreciate how Rachel really held the space for all identities, acknowledged her short-comings, supported the reader's growth, and validated me in how I honor and will continue to honor my boundaries, gave me more tools to challenge white supremacy in real time, and so much more.
Just all around grateful. This will be a book I revisit often.
Just all around grateful. This will be a book I revisit often.
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
5.0
Fucking incredible. Light a fire under your ass and read this. Also, note that the language used here is reflective of the text. You'll be okay.
annabelc's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved her spiritual exercises, this book breaks down everything you need to know about different forms of oppression and how you can do better.