eliser217 's review for:

White Like Me by Tim Wise

2.0

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I feel conflicted about this book. On the one hand, it's a great example of unpacking and examining one's own place of privilege. On the other hand, I thought Wise came across as more than a little self-important, like he was designating himself the spokesperson for black culture and oppression. There was a lot of "I can speak to the black experience because I have black friends/neighbors/coworkers!" I wish that he had gone into the politics of writing this book and presenting his story. Like why does it take a white guy to make us stand up and notice that being black in America is difficult? I just thought there was still a little more privilege in his backpack waiting to get unpacked.