A review by summerc_reads
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

challenging informative fast-paced

4.0

“Racist ideas love believers, not thinkers.”

This book has been on my TBR for years. When it appeared as a suggestion in my audiobook app, I snapped it up. And wow was it eye-opening!

I have never believed myself to be racist and I have always been intensely aware the privileges I have been afforded simply for being white. What I did not understand was the difference between being “not racist” and “anti-racist”.  “Not racist” indicates neutrality - that you aren’t racist but neither do you actively take steps to fight against racist ideas. “Anti-racist” is the opposite of racist and means you oppose racist ideas in all forms.  (Man, I hope I understood that properly).

I’m sure the printed book is wonderful, but the audiobook was phenomenal. It felt more personal and more relatable because it was read by the author.  It isn’t an easy read by any means, but it was educational while still being engaging.