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ingread27's review against another edition
5.0
While this book is initially about the history and experience of racism in Britain, the book is relevant for North America as well. As the author says, discussion of racism in Britain is often eclipsed by the racism in the United States. This book was so well presented in terms of the research and the concepts and I’ve noted down several quotes I wish to share with others. I especially appreciate chapter 7 as it relates to what’s going on in the world today with the global BLM movement. Essential reading.
rhubarbandflowers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
senquezada29's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book that highlights how British racism mirrors and is influenced by American racism.
bethanna_hobbs's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most important books I’ve ever read. I already want to read it again, everyone should read it.
issianne's review against another edition
5.0
This book gave me the history and present-day climate of Britain I knew I must have been missing—one of anti-immigrant policies and sentiment and a scarily current presence of white nationalism. I found chapter 4 “Fear of a Black Planet” particularly engrossing in regards to the future of white minority and the freedom of speech. Eddo-Lodge assembled a great discussion on the prevalence of whiteness in racism that makes it impossible to ignore. Highly recommend.
picklesandwich's review against another edition
5.0
Cathartic, thorough and extremely well-written. There’s a focus on Black British history that’s not often seen in writings on Black history, as well as an excellent explanation of the Black experience, which is something that’s not often easily put into words.
petepilgrim's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0