Reviews

How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged by Kimberly Jones

jazzreads32's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

This book was really powerful because everything she say in this book I felt at one point in my life. I watch the video she went viral on and showed my mother who felt what Kimberly Jone was saying about the monopoly reference in the video. I agree with everything she said about the black community and some of the things we need to do as a community to grow. I love the fact that she gives out some strategies with can do in the community that will help us give the next generation how for some major change. This book challenged my way of thinking about the respectability policies and how I play a role in upholding that type of behavior. I will be working on breaking that way of thinking because this book pushed me to think. About why do I feel the need to subscribe to this type of mindset when it comes to my oppressor. I really appreciate the fact that she made references to different services in the community that we can go to for additional help. I like the fact that this book talked about the school system and how black history was not properly taught in schools. I love the fact that she talks about family  

avocaho's review

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Kimberly Jones is such an inspiring voice. This book is a powerful deep dive into systemic barriers to true equality and what equitable systems can be implemented to uplift communities of color. 

daniellemohlman's review

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

4.75

arisdesert's review against another edition

Overly capitalist in solution focus. Although I think I was too focused on the first part of the title. Overall a good explanation but I don’t think the solution is to necessarily spend money elsewhere and the cancellation section just seemed silly to me. Again the first half of this book is strong I just don’t agree in the action suggestion. 

thebarefootphilosopher's review against another edition

5.0

A critical and pivotal addition to the American literary canon. Kimberly Jones masterfully achieves what many struggle to do. Hold a mirror up to American and allowing us to truly see ourselves for who we are.

lormurenzi's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

glendareads39's review against another edition

5.0

"But we also have to hold this country accountable for repairing all the damage done. America is only America because of what it could become by standing on our backs. This country owes us everything. We should never be ashamed or embarrassed to name that truth." (Page 81)

How we can Win is an must read to fight for true equity and justice. Kimberly Jones shares strategies for effective change as citizens and allies.

problemreader's review against another edition

4.0

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. It should be required reading for all.

hannerwell's review against another edition

Came into this after watching her viral speech, and so, so glad I had the audiobook. Incredible voice, narrator, and heart.

leweylibrary's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.75

Just like her powerful rant back in 2020, this book is just as powerful and impactful. I think the greatest value of this book is how it clearly shows how omnipresent racism and white supremacy is in EVERY system rather than only focusing on one or a couple and how all those work together to create such a shit show of a Monopoly board for Black people. 

My only complaint about the book is super minor in comparison imo was this part where she gives advice about more personal wealth and well-being. I get why it was included, but it still came across as weird and unnecessary to me 🤷‍♀️ otherwise it's required reading really

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality and Racism

Moderate: Medical trauma and Slavery