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milangeo's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for any white person learning to become anti-racist and questioning. I’ve read it twice and both times new parts become more significant, for example the first time I read the book the chapter on feminism blew me away as well as the discussion on how to raise a mixed race child. This time, as in my personal time I’ve invested my learning in history, the historical aspect right at the beginning of the novel was incredibly moving. I’m determined to give this book to all my white friends, as well as call out instances of racism in my daily life, including my professional sphere.
readingspells's review against another edition
challenging
informative
fast-paced
5.0
I should not have put off reading this for so long. It is an important and well written book that I urge everyone (white) to read.
I have done a lot of work to unpick my internalised racism and so much of this book felt kind of familiar BUT that kind of work never ends and so having reminders and new perspectives that make you think and consider and learn is always an important and powerful thing.
This book covers some history of black/brown people in the United Kingdom. Again I learned new things, particularly the history around the 1st world war. Alongside more current times, the authors experiences and others whom she has detailed in this book.
If this book makes you uncomfortable, then it's doing it's job. It is meant to make you examine yourself and the society we live in, in a more critical light. The author does it in a way that is direct but also amazingly generous and kind considering how her work around this subject has been received in the past.
It is not long, and the audio is excellent if you prefer that medium, but either way I urge you to pick up a copy and read it and the pass it onto your friends/family etc.
I have done a lot of work to unpick my internalised racism and so much of this book felt kind of familiar BUT that kind of work never ends and so having reminders and new perspectives that make you think and consider and learn is always an important and powerful thing.
This book covers some history of black/brown people in the United Kingdom. Again I learned new things, particularly the history around the 1st world war. Alongside more current times, the authors experiences and others whom she has detailed in this book.
If this book makes you uncomfortable, then it's doing it's job. It is meant to make you examine yourself and the society we live in, in a more critical light. The author does it in a way that is direct but also amazingly generous and kind considering how her work around this subject has been received in the past.
It is not long, and the audio is excellent if you prefer that medium, but either way I urge you to pick up a copy and read it and the pass it onto your friends/family etc.
jamespotters's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
tariqkhawaja's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book both informative and accessible as someone who doesn't read alot of non-fiction. It speaks with stories and statistics about structural racism in UK as well as how race intersects with other aspects of life. Must read!
hekjesloper's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75