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A Country of Strangers: Blacks and Whites in America by David K. Shipler

lorisiformes's review against another edition

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5.0

GPS was a novelty when this was written and yet... this book is as relevant as ever.

"There is nothing political about combating racism unless you think that racial bigotry occupies a legitimate place on the American political spectrum."

stephaniereads9b0f8's review against another edition

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3.0

A long read...Made me feel like you can't win no matter what...

tjmcq's review against another edition

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3.0

An interesting book. Reads somewhat like a college textbook. A little redundant in parts but with many valuable perspectives. B

raehink's review

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4.0

This is a wonderful read on all aspects of racism in America--from both sides of the fence. It made me rethink my own prejudices (and we all have some) and uncover new (to me) and somewhat disturbing patterns of thought toward other races. The book won't fix the gaps between the races, but if enough people were to read it and be made aware of the problems, some good would come out of it.

stephaniereads9b0f8's review

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3.0

A long read...Made me feel like you can't win no matter what...
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