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tallgirl14's review against another edition
5.0
Extremely well written. A good, but hard read. Should be required reading in schools.
iamamylatta's review against another edition
5.0
This book is dense and it took me time to process. And it taught me so much. This is history and anti-racism that I’ve read in similar books, but through the lens of the Caste system, it all clicks in an entirely different way.
You’ll view how we in the US function, the myths we tell ourselves.
I think this may be the best explanation of intersectionality, and I can’t even remember if the author even uses the word intersectionality.
But by utilizing caste terminology, I can totally see the layers of who ranks above, who and who doesn’t.
A book I’ll recommend often.
You’ll view how we in the US function, the myths we tell ourselves.
I think this may be the best explanation of intersectionality, and I can’t even remember if the author even uses the word intersectionality.
But by utilizing caste terminology, I can totally see the layers of who ranks above, who and who doesn’t.
A book I’ll recommend often.
douglasweaver's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most important books that I have ever read. Enlightening and disturbing.
lohrbaem's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Just...wow. This should be mandatory reading for everyone.
layla083's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Every American should be required to read/listen to it before voting... You know, so those in power don't keep making the same problems, mistakes, and dehumanizing actions again.
hccranston's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book that everyone should read - especially folks that are not people of color. It's uncomfortable to get through - having to examine one's implicit biases and reconciling oneself to the history and truths laid out within. But it's so important. I really took my time reading this book. I found parts of it heartbreaking and horrifying, when reading what heinous acts have been committed on and against people of color and especially African-Americans. At times I had to stop and just digest what I had just read, and sit with it for a bit.
This book, however, ends with a vision of hope for the future. I, for one, will also hope and work to make that vision a reality.
This book, however, ends with a vision of hope for the future. I, for one, will also hope and work to make that vision a reality.
mmannix3's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I think every American should have to read this book.
catnmus's review against another edition
5.0
All Americans (and many Europeans and others) should read this book