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

5.0

It lives up to the hype! Heather McGhee gave a stirring commencement address at my MPH graduation. When I saw that she was our featured commencement speaker (virtually), I started the book and I'm so glad I did. McGhee writes about the several dimensions across which white people also suffer from the impact of racism. It's scrupulously researched and compassionately written. The chapter on school segregation really got me thinking about what makes for a "good" school or education.