A review by jessicaredmond8
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee

5.0

This will really get you thinking about the modern history of our country and how systemic racism and the zero sum mindset of white people is truly at the root of so many issues. The author’s goal is to show how that systemic racism has not just affected people of color, but all of us and they do an amazing job at just that. This is not a quick read—it’s not long but the topics covered are in depth and require you to really pay attention and think about what you’re reading. Older generations may not want to hear what’s being said in this book because a lot of issues were created by them but younger generations should be reading this so we don’t let the same mistakes repeat. The author strikes a nice balance of the bad vs the good and shows how some cities and people are already finding solutions and making change successfully. It gives you hope and ideas for things you can fight for in your own community as well.