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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race
by Reni Eddo-Lodge
I have found this book quite difficult to read at times. The messages that Reni is portraying are absolutely essential to progressing society. But I found it hard to read for a couple of reasons.
The first being that there was quite specific frustration at the police within the UK. I in no way doubt what was said in regards to how black people have and continue to have been treated. The difficulty for me comes from being part of a generations of a policy family. My family are white, not racist and have never behaved inappropriately during their time as police officers. I appreciate that the comments aren’t specifically directed to my family, but it was still hard to read.
Another thing that I found quite hard was the sentiment that all white people are racist even if they don’t know it. I’m hoping I’ve misunderstood that bit.
The last thing for me is possibly poor timing of reading the book during lockdown. I’m juggling work and kids, and reading is something I’m trying to fit in wherever I can. I found this book to be written very academically, with terminology in parts that is outside of my usual reference. I felt like I needed a thesaurus at times.
Overall I think the book holds important views and accounts of today’s society. It highlights injustices that need to be addressed by all. I just didn’t find the way that the messages were written particularly easy to follow.
The first being that there was quite specific frustration at the police within the UK. I in no way doubt what was said in regards to how black people have and continue to have been treated. The difficulty for me comes from being part of a generations of a policy family. My family are white, not racist and have never behaved inappropriately during their time as police officers. I appreciate that the comments aren’t specifically directed to my family, but it was still hard to read.
Another thing that I found quite hard was the sentiment that all white people are racist even if they don’t know it. I’m hoping I’ve misunderstood that bit.
The last thing for me is possibly poor timing of reading the book during lockdown. I’m juggling work and kids, and reading is something I’m trying to fit in wherever I can. I found this book to be written very academically, with terminology in parts that is outside of my usual reference. I felt like I needed a thesaurus at times.
Overall I think the book holds important views and accounts of today’s society. It highlights injustices that need to be addressed by all. I just didn’t find the way that the messages were written particularly easy to follow.