A review by sjklass
I've Been Meaning to Tell You: A Letter to My Daughter by David Chariandy

3.0

Out for lunch with his young daughter, David Chariady is on the receiving end of a callous, ignorant act of racism. Ten years later, he writes this letter to his daughter to explain to her why he didn’t retaliate or even react in that moment. Canada is known worldwide for its diversity and tolerance but Chariandy reminds us that that’s not everyone’s experience. Born in Canada to Caribbean and South Asian immigrant parents, David shares his own story and prepares his daughter for life in Canada as a visible minority. I wish it were better.