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bethanna_hobbs's review
4.0
Really helpful, important book. It’s on the more academic side (at least for me) so it took a little longer to read but was absolutely worth it, I’ll be gong back through this again in the future. Highly recommend.
krjdolan's review
5.0
I listened to the audiobook of this narrated by the author (an excellent choice -- listening to Ibram tell his own story was very impactful).
I'm writing this review over a month later, and I still come back to many of the lessons learned throughout the book.
The good:
The book confronts deeply painful topics through personal stories that really help to connect the reader -- no matter their own background -- to the principles being discussed.
The writing feels very personal and connected, allowing the reader to engage with tough topics while feeling the human elements.
The bad:
There was a moment as the author was going through intersectionality chapters where I went, we get the definitions, we don't need to repeat it. That said, I appreciate the consistency in dismantling preconceived notions across a wide variety of identities.
I'm writing this review over a month later, and I still come back to many of the lessons learned throughout the book.
The good:
The book confronts deeply painful topics through personal stories that really help to connect the reader -- no matter their own background -- to the principles being discussed.
The writing feels very personal and connected, allowing the reader to engage with tough topics while feeling the human elements.
The bad:
There was a moment as the author was going through intersectionality chapters where I went, we get the definitions, we don't need to repeat it. That said, I appreciate the consistency in dismantling preconceived notions across a wide variety of identities.
issianne's review
4.0
As someone who has a degree in sociology with a passion for race and ethnicity discussion, I found this book genuinely fascinating. I thought Kendi brought a fresh outlook to my education by including the discussion of antiracism and how there’s no in-between that and racism. If you have no prior knowledge of race-related issues within the United States or you have tons, I think this book is beneficial for everyone. I took a star off solely for the fact that conclusion felt slightly meandering and turned toward autobiographical.
sarah16's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
morgainlafeye's review
5.0
This book is amazing. One of those books that made me stop and take notes and take stock of my thoughts. Should be mandatory reading.
angelsrgorgeous's review
4.0
This is an exceptional blending of autobiography and both a personal and general awakening of race knowledge that Kendi wishes for all of us to experience.
The writing is truly wonderful. However, do not listen to this as sn audiobook. I found the reading and unnatural phrasing very distracting. When I'd first begun reading, I considered not finishing due to this. I am VERY glad I continued. I highly recommend you read this instead of listening, though.
Kendi's personal experiences got me teary eyed in places, especially near the end.
I found the sections dealing with the racism levied between and along blacks enlightening, as I have very minimal knowledge of this.
Highly recommended.
The writing is truly wonderful. However, do not listen to this as sn audiobook. I found the reading and unnatural phrasing very distracting. When I'd first begun reading, I considered not finishing due to this. I am VERY glad I continued. I highly recommend you read this instead of listening, though.
Kendi's personal experiences got me teary eyed in places, especially near the end.
I found the sections dealing with the racism levied between and along blacks enlightening, as I have very minimal knowledge of this.
Highly recommended.