Quotes
“Her work is personal, practical, reflective, applicable, difficult, effective, and imperative.” Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“America needed this book yesterday. In fact, America has always needed this book…Don’t put it off, and don’t look away. It’s time.” Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“An effective tool for…addressing larger systems of racism and oppression.” Shelf Awareness (starred review)
“Smoothly narrating twenty-eight days of journaling prompts, Saad includes specific examples and reasons why listeners need to examine them. Listeners must be ready to engage with each topic by pausing to write out responses, not just passively listening. Saad includes personal and historical anecdotes to provide context—which is all the more powerful to hear from the author herself.” AudioFile
“An important book about taking ownership of racist behavior and making changes that are not easy, convenient, or comfortable…This groundbreaking book should be required reading.” Library Journal (starred review)
“Must be considered mandatory reading for anyone having to deal with the social injustice arising from racism and bigotry that.” Midwest Book Review
“This book is not for the oppressed or the marginalized but rather for those whose privilege, when left unchecked, has harmful consequences.” Booklist (starred review)
“An expanded, in-depth adaptation of her original workbook, which the author sees as a stepping stone for people who want to fight racism.” Publishers Weekly
“A bracing, highly useful tool for any discussion of combating racism.” Kirkus Reviews
“A timely and thoughtful guide that transforms truth-telling into accessible and actionable change in hearts, minds, and communities worldwide.” Jamia Wilson, author and publisher of the Feminist Press