This book is spot on in breaking down the White Socialization, Supremacy & Centrality that has been prevalent for far too long. Robin touches on the layers of punishments that occur in standing up for what is right. I have experienced them all. I have also witnessed too many times to count the behaviors that are displayed by White people when they are confronted with their way of thinking, their actions and their lack of being honest. I have been speaking out for years against this racist system. There have been times where I articulated it very well and times where my anger flowed in my speech. I have been working on my emotions as I know the truth is enough. As my favorite writer, Ambrose Bierce said, "You don't have to strike an attitude. The facts will speak for themselves."
Robin, I appreciate your courage, strength, humility & dedication. I know from experience what it takes to speak what is right when the multitudes in power and those who admire them are triggered by truth. I enjoyed the short stories of the interactions with people of color who shared their wisdom & knowledge. For one to grow, one must be able to see thru many lenses with a heart of compassion and desire to learn.
Very well done!
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An Important Read for this Important Time
This year marks the ninth in which I plan to read and review a book a week. Over the years, I've been fortunate to read so many great books, meet other book lovers, and learn about the community at large. A new year also gives me the opportunity to reflect on my past and plan for my future. 2020 was a historic year for many reasons, but one thing that is undeniable is that for many this was the beginning of a national reconning with the ugly truth of systemic racism and police brutality. The horrific murders of Geroge Floyd and Breonna Taylor, to name just a few, sparked much-needed conversations and calls to action. When a co-worker recommended I read Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility, a book meant to help white people come to terms with their place in a system built upon racial inequity, I knew it would be a valuable resource in continuing my own journey toward becoming a more effective ally. I read the book last year but decided a re-read would be an appropriate way to begin this new year of blogging and reviewing.Before reading this book, I considered myself to be fairly in touch with the imbalance built into our country. I've noticed the times when I was afforded opportunities that were only available to me as a white man. I've had open conversations with friends and co-workers about how their experiences differ from mine, and those conversations helped me to see a perspective that I was blind to. DiAngelo, a white woman herself, presented topics that further dismantled my existing perceptions around race and helped me to see things in a more well-rounded way. Here's the thing, even as someone conscious of the differences in society for people of different ethnicities, I was still complicit in perpetuating those same systems that I recognized as wrong. It is difficult for anyone to admit that they have perpetuated systemic racism, but it is undeniable that I've been complicit in this very system.In terms of my own reading, I was shocked to realize how inequitable the entire publishing industry truly is. As someone who publishes a review of a book each week, I feel that I bear a responsibility to consume and present reviews of diverse stories from diverse storytellers. I read 52 books in 2020, and only 4 of those were written by a BIPOC author. Simply put, that is not good enough. White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo asks us to not only recognize our place in systemic racism but to actively take action to fight against it. However small my impact in the larger book community may be, I feel moved to do more, share more, and continue learning more. Each month this year, I will resolve to read and review at least one book by a BIPOC author. This small goal on top of my annual reading goal will serve to broaden my perspective while sharing a wider variety of authors and stories. I may not be able to change the publishing industry as a whole, but I can certainly impact the kind of books that I choose to read and share here on A Book A Week. Happy New Year and happy reading!
Top reviews from other countries
Tamara
Must-Read that made the topic of racism so much more approachable for me!
Reviewed in Germany on August 5, 2024
Samantha Almeria
Racism is a hard concept to grasp especially after you find out that you help perpetuate it
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020
