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Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi
mosbymargaret's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Very informative history of racist ideas in the US from 17th century to 2016
jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
This was often a hard book to read, both because it made me angry and because it made me take a long, hard look at myself - and I didn't always like what I saw. This book helps the reader more critically examine US history. Kendi has written a powerful book and I highly recommend it.
charlypeters's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Effort required but worth it.
onecrab's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a tome, and it's work to get through but it was well worth it. I appreciate how Dr. Kendi gave us the "narrators" to focus on as the US went from its infancy to near the present day.
The audiobook is well narrated by Christopher Dontrell Piper.
The audiobook is well narrated by Christopher Dontrell Piper.
ninasbooks57's review
5.0
Very lengthy and deep read. I learned a lot about our country’s history with racism and though it may have been culturally acceptable back then, it is not anymore! Time to heal wounds and move forward together.
teresarosereads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
I made it through my first history book and I’m so glad it was this one! Although I probably won’t remember all the details of this long and sometimes dense book, I know that the big ideas will stick with me for a long time to come. I learned so much while reading and I feel compelled to keep reading and learning too.
It will make you so angry and sad at many points but will also leave you with a sense that we can have a more equal and just future if we keep fighting for it. This is a must read for anyone wanting to learn about the origins and development of racist ideas in America and where to go from here.
It will make you so angry and sad at many points but will also leave you with a sense that we can have a more equal and just future if we keep fighting for it. This is a must read for anyone wanting to learn about the origins and development of racist ideas in America and where to go from here.
stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
5.0
Really good (hard) stuff here. Incredibly well researched and dense - I don't agree with the characterization that this is a "fast-moving" narrative. It took me a long time to get through this but it is worth the effort.