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Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race Paperback – January 9, 2014

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For twenty-five years, Debby Irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. As a colleague and neighbor, she worried about offending people she dearly wanted to befriend. As an arts administrator, she didn't understand why her diversity efforts lacked traction. As a teacher, she found her best efforts to reach out to students and families of color left her wondering what she was missing. Then, in 2009, one "aha!" moment launched an adventure of discovery and insight that drastically shifted her worldview and upended her life plan. In Waking Up White, Irving tells her often cringe-worthy story with such openness that readers will turn every page rooting for her-and ultimately for all of us.

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"Debby Irving's powerful Waking Up White opens a rare window on how white Americans are socialized. Irving's focus on the mechanics of racism operating in just one life -- her own -- may lead white readers to reconsider the roots of their own perspectives -- and their role in dismantling old myths. Readers of color will no doubt find the view through Irving's window fascinating, and telling." -- Van Jones, author, Rebuild The Dream, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems; President, Rebuild The Dream; Co-host, CNN Crossfire

"Waking up White is a brutally honest, unflinching exploration of race and personal identity, told with heart by a truly gifted storyteller. Much as Irving's family sought to shield her from the contours of the nation's racial drama, so too do far too many white Americans continue to do the same. For their sakes, and ours, let's hope Irving's words spark even more truth-telling. They certainly have the power to do so." -- Tim Wise, author, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son

"I read Waking Up White in one sitting. To say I loved it is an understatement. It's such a raw, honest portrait .... Irving's experience on display - warts and all - will help white people, who haven't noticed the role systemic privilege has played in their lives, start to see the world in a new way." -- Jodi Picoult, author, The Storyteller, My Sister's Keeper

Irving's personal and moving tale takes us on an adventure to a world utterly new to her as she wakes up to the reality of how, without her knowledge or active pursuit, she lives in a society which is set up to reward her at the expense of people of color. I cannot imagine a more understandable and compelling invitation to learn about how racism lives on in our homes, communities, and nation. -- Bishop Gene Robinson, Retired Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Washington, DC

"Deborah Irving's Waking Up White is a courageous, insightful, and critical contribution to awareness of race in the United States. A virtual one-woman Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Deborah's journey from an 'ah-ha' instant to consciousness is a journey for all Americans." -- Thomas Shapiro, author, The Hidden Cost of Being African American; Director, Institute on Assets and Social Policy

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Dear readers - Thank you so much for your interest in Waking Up White. I hope it will give you or someone you know new insights into how racism works and why you (or white people you know) can get so anxious when it comes to talking about race and racism. Writing the book was not only my way to reach out to other white people confused and/or curious about racism, it was like writing a five-year long journal entry in an effort to make sense of all I learned and experienced in my research. Happy reading ~ Debby

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Elephant Room Press (January 9, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0991331303
ISBN-13: 978-0991331307
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 291 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #32 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National
- #156 in Books > Education & Teaching
- #184 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Memoirs

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Important book about White privilege

ByMusic Loveron August 21, 2017

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An excellent book about waking up to white privilege. The part about Black GIs not receiving the education and loan benefits that their White counterparts was astounding. Not just that it happened, but that none of my friends and I (both Black and White) had any idea. Why didn't we know about this?

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This is confrontive personal journey book -- for the author ...

ByGlennon December 2, 2016

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This is confrontive personal journey book -- for the author & all who read it. While the author's growing up experience in white privilege was not my growing up experience, I share with her the lifelong struggle of Waking Up White.

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The redundancy makes the book tedious to get through

ByRichard P Mortonon December 30, 2016

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This is a very important book that deserves a wide audience -- in spite of the fact that it is poorly written. The lessons and insights Irving reveals are genuinely eye-opening and very positive. I wish I could attend the same classes and workshops she did. The list of sources at the end of the book are, by themselves, worth the price of the book. But how many times do we need to be told that she was raised in a highly privileged WASP family? The redundancy makes the book tedious to get through.

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Thought provoking and vulnerable.

ByAmy Watsonon March 10, 2017

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Really appreciating the questions for reflection. I am using them to prompt journal writing.

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If you have never thought about your race or considered ...

ByLinda L. Milleron November 15, 2016

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If you have never thought about your race or considered yourself as a racist this is a starter book for you. I led a lively discussion on the book recently. Our discussion and question led to what we can do to make a difference starting with awareness and connections.

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This is a very inspiring book for those who want ...

ByChristine D.on April 28, 2017

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This is a very inspiring book for those who want to change their perspective on white privilege. The author is personable and shares many of her own experiences as she grows along the path toward becoming an ally to people of color. Her stories provide connections between concepts and actions which can help to carry us forward into change.

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Eye opening

ByAnna Mariaon December 4, 2016

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If you are white and think you are not racist, this book is for you. The author takes us with her on her own journey of realizing that there is more to racism than blatant bigotry, and then doing something about that. America needs to read this book!

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Amazing read.

ByMaggie Thompsonon June 24, 2017

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Yes, we are reading it in my women's group at church. It has opened my eyes.

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