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A review by lauraramsborg
American Heart by Laura Moriarty
1.0
After thinking more about this book, especially as a critical reader, I felt the need to change my rating of it. Several people identified key flaws of this book, but I think the best review that is very thoughtful and objective can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2153303926?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
Author Moriarty took on a complex, divisive topic, which was brave. We need to have important conversations about race. But despite the author's best efforts, the book goes beyond missing the mark and passes into the offensive. The best lesson I've learned so far is that if we've offended another person, even if our intentions were not harmful, it's about that person's feelings and making it right...not our "hurt" feelings or need to justify our actions.
Author Moriarty took on a complex, divisive topic, which was brave. We need to have important conversations about race. But despite the author's best efforts, the book goes beyond missing the mark and passes into the offensive. The best lesson I've learned so far is that if we've offended another person, even if our intentions were not harmful, it's about that person's feelings and making it right...not our "hurt" feelings or need to justify our actions.