Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book. Buy multiple copies of this book One for you, and one for every white friend you have. Then READ IT."
-Kate Schatz, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z and Rad Women Worldwide
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 concrete tips for addressing discrimination and microaggressions at home, in social groups, and elsewhere.
A 2021 Edelweiss Bookfest Editors' Pick, Dear 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. Blanchard and Suzuki Graham present contemporary advice rooted in cultural and historical insight, outlining the answers to questions so many of us have trouble answering ourselves.
"Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice."
-Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine
"The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America."
-Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative
"Discussions about race won't be comfortable until we make them so by having these hard conversations. Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people - Black, White, and everyone in between. We are recreating the narratives to make a better future not just for ourselves but for our children."
- Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog
Synopsis
"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book....Then READ IT."
--Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author
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 tips
Dear 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.
PRAISE FOR DEAR WHITE WOMEN:
"Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people." --Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog
This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action. --Publishers Weekly
"Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice." --Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine
"The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America." --Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative
Synopsis
"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book....Then READ IT."
--Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author
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 tips
Dear 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.
PRAISE FOR DEAR WHITE WOMEN:
"Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people." --Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog
"This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action." --Publishers Weekly
"Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice." --Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine
"The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America." --Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative