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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent

Revisado: 11-08-24

Audible has completely transformed my reading experience, making it so easy to fit books into my day, whether I’m driving, working out, or just relaxing. The convenience of having a vast library of books at my fingertips, along with the option to listen to high-quality narrations, makes it feel like a personal book club on the go.

One standout audiobook that left a profound impact on me is Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent. Wilkerson unpacks the often-overlooked structures that have shaped societies, providing insight into how hierarchy and systemic inequality affect our lives and history. Her storytelling is powerful, and the narration only enhances the emotional depth of her words. Caste is both thought-provoking and enlightening, a must-read that challenges perspectives on race and social structure. Thanks to Audible, it felt like Wilkerson was personally guiding me through the complex layers of history, which made the experience even more engaging.

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Must Read!

Revisado: 04-28-23

I wish this book was a required reading for everyone especially those deciding to become parents.

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White Women

Revisado: 04-28-23

This book needs to be a must read for white women of all ages. I would love for the authors to conduct a Race2Dinner for races other than whites and focus on the need to assimilate to whiteness and the harm it causes to themselves and others.

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Up From Slavery and The Negro Problem

Revisado: 04-09-23

Fascinating how Dr. Washington understood in the early 1900s what blacks needed to undertake in order to transform the race…..hard work and education.

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San Fransicko Is Correct!

Revisado: 03-09-23

The author hit it on the nail what’s wrong with San Francisco. Once a beautiful, creative, welcoming city and now a drug infested, high crime location. Let’s how the powers that be listen to Mr. Shellenberger.

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Unwoke is more appropriate

Revisado: 02-26-23

After reading this book, I now understand why he's such a frequent quest on mainstream news shows. What better person to have advocate for exclusion than a black man. He justifies why blacks should not be admitted to Ivy League Schools due to their lack of preparation at home and in their primary schools but fails to acknowledge the cause of the problem which includes underfunding to schools in their areas. If he truly believes that blacks, brown people, Indians, asians, muslims, etc. cannot overcome then why did he attend and graduate from an Ivy League school? Is he saying he's the only black person allowed within the walls of an Ivy League institution? I truly would like my credit back for this book.

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Excellent summary of race relations in America

Revisado: 02-26-23

The author gives a compelling argument of how America is where we are with regards to race and what is fueling the inability of the country to move towards the new, inclusive America.....White Fear.

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Compelling Argument On Racism and it’s Permeating Existence in Society

Revisado: 02-24-23

The author gives quite a compelling, believable thesis as to why racism will forever be a permanent stain in our society. The short stories were a particular favorite especially Chapter 9 as much as it pains me to say if aliens gave that offer to whites they’d readily accept the terms of the contract without any forethought.

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Riveting and written

Revisado: 02-14-23

Great interpretation and inclusion of overlooked historical text that tell a much deeper, honest account of white women’s full involvement in slavery.

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Poverty Industry Review

Revisado: 01-10-23

Very enlightening insights into how the vulnerable are further exploited by the very people and institutions “committed” to protecting and advocating for them. Particularly nice touch that the author gives doable recommendations on how these policies and practices can be changed for the betterment of all involved.

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