So You Want to Talk About Race

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a revelatory examination of race in America

Protests against racial injustice and white supremacy have galvanized millions around the world. The stakes for transformative conversations about race could not be higher. Still, the task ahead seems daunting, and it's hard to know where to start. ...show more

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272 pages

Average rating: 8.34

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E Clou
May 10, 2023
10/10 stars
This book is race and racism 101. The explanations were extremely cogent and even where you might not initially see the author's point she is also very persuasive. I especially loved when she explained some of the dynamics in her relationship with her white mother and how she had to explain some things even to her. This would be a fabulous gift for almost everyone in America.
Anonymous
Apr 26, 2023
10/10 stars
I almost did it. I almost believed the negative reviews. I grew annoyed by the author before I'd even heard what she had to say because reviewers were incorrectly paraphrasing and/or leaving out key words (about her mother, about parent-teacher conference times, about being labeled as racists). Essentially they were hearing only what they wanted to hear. I was even almost conned into feeling bad for them when commenters told these negative review...read more
Amaral
Jun 26, 2021
Virtual discussion lead by Cat on 31/July/20
ammareadabook
Dec 18, 2020
i thoroughly enjoyed the candid writing coupled with supporting data... it is a helpful supplement when initiating and facilitating uncomfortable yet important conversations about race in america.

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