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Book 31- 2021: Inspired by Valarie Kaur I‘m continuing to deepen my understanding of how to be a productive ally to marginalized groups. I‘m glad to say that my understanding and actions are already pretty in line with this book but it was still good to check in with myself and hold myself accountable. This was a short read (I did it in a day) but worth reading. Using for #booked2021 #antiracismbook

Here‘s my #booked2021 second quarter wrap up. My favorite was The Lost City of Z. Hummingbird Salamander (my most anticipated) I sadly did not like at all. All the others I gave 3 and 3.5 stars.

#AuthorsFirstNameStartsWithABorC: Elantris
#MusicalInstrumentOnCover: Piranesi
#AntiracismBook: When They Call You a Terrorist
#ContainsPhotos: The Lost City of Z
#NewIn2021: Hummingbird Salamander
#UnderratedOrLesserKnownBook: Swimming in Darkness

#Booked2021 #Spring complete!

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#AntiracismBook
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Clear and direct articulation of white privilege and how it affects the world in which we live in.
Focuses on the experience of UK.
#booked2021 #antiracismbook

Wow! Anyone who reads this book will not be able to deny the existence of racism in America. Very compelling and tough to swallow — this should be required reading.

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A book that‘s ‘just‘ a list of definitions of terms, some positive but many derogatory, used to refer to Black people doesn‘t sound that interesting but the author is insightful, warm and witty, drawing from his own experiences.

At one point, near the end, the author claims that his own book is ‘terrifying‘ and it is, because I have so much still to learn, but this book is a great insight into Black British culture.

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What a wonderful book. I put it down exhausted from a compelling narrative but incredibly sad about the cruelty of slavery. Written in 1976, bicentennial (a commemorative coin appears) Dana ,a black woman is married to Kevin a white man to both families disgust. She is repeatedly transported to 1816 maryland creating a story of horror + compassion. Brilliant writing.
#AntiRacismBook #booked2021 @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage

After listening to A Promised Land, this was a breeze! I think this is a great starter book for folks who are ready and willing to think about/talk about race. It was easy to listen to in the sense that it did feel conversational -- obviously the topics covered could be sad/frustrating/infuriating.

Another #Booked2021 prompt checked off! #antiracismbook

@4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen

An immensely powerful book. Perhaps the most important book I‘ll read this year.

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Sometimes you either laugh or you‘ll cry and Lacey and Amber manage to find humor in many of the racist encounters Lacey has endured in her lifetime spent in Omaha. Some could never be funny no matter how they are told. Imagining facing this kind of ignorance and hostility every day makes me so sad and so angry. Really appreciated this book and I flew through the audio. #booked2021 #antiracismbook