Dear White Women, Misasha Suzuki Graham
Dear White Women, Misasha Suzuki Graham
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Dear White Women
Let's Get (Un)Comfortable Talking About Racism

Author: Misasha Suzuki Graham, Sara Blanchard

Narrator: Misasha Suzuki Graham, Sara Blanchard

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/15/2021


Synopsis

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?This is a question that many seemingly well intentioned White people ask people of color. Yet, it places the responsibility to educate on their peers, friends, colleagues, and even strangers, rather than themselves. If you’ve ever asked or been asked “What can I do to help combat racism?” then Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is the answer you’re looking for.From the creators of the award winning podcast Dear White Women, this book breaks down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people, contextualizing racism throughout American history in short, targeted chapters. Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham bring their insights to the page with:·        Personal narratives·        Historical context·        Practical tipsDear White Women challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cara

An excellent primer that all the white ladies need to read - reminds me of Tatum’s Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria in theme + layout.......more

Dear White Women is one of the best books on racism that I’ve read. I had many meaningful epiphanies while reading this book. I particularly loved how it gave me some very meaningful examples of things that I can say or do when talking with someone who has just made a racist comment. This book has a......more

This book was well written, but I expected more in-depth look at anti-racism given their time hosting the podcast. This would be an excellent intro for someone taking their first steps in the field, and/or sharing the world with teens. I would hope that anyone choosing to read this knows not to assu......more

Goodreads review by Nikki

While shopping for a specific book on anti-racism this title took my notice. I’m White. I’m a Woman. And I want to walk in the opposite direction of a moving walkway. Honestly, this is the first book on anti-racism that I’ve read. I watch Tik Tok videos and read articles but I struggled with “where......more

Goodreads review by Sara

From the author: This is a level-setting guide that is meant for people who want to be more anti-racist, but aren't sure where to start. Each short, approachable chapter has listen / learn / act sections where you get to hear people's stories to build empathy, learn the history to understand why we......more