Summary of White Fragility, Brooks Bryant
Summary of White Fragility, Brooks Bryant
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Summary of White Fragility
Why It's so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo & Michael Eric Dyson: Key Takeaways & Analysis Included

Author: Brooks Bryant

Narrator: Marcela Garcia

Unabridged: 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Henrae LLC

Published: 10/25/2019


Synopsis

*PLEASE NOTE: This concise summary is unofficial and is not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original book's publisher or author.*
Short on time? Or maybe you’ve already read the book, but need a refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism!The phrase “white fragility” has grown into a term that many people have accepted and referenced when talking about the defensiveness and discomfort a white person feels when talking about race. The term, originally coined in a 2011 article by Robin DiAngelo, is now used in various articles, books, TV shows, and more. Although it’s commonly heard, not many people truly understand what it means.Her book aims to create a dialogue about race despite the white fragility that Americans feel when confronted with that topic. The book, published in 2018, has gained strong reviews because it explores race in-depth and attempts to break down those walls that white people have built in order to protect themselves from acknowledging their race and the benefits it gives them in life. The book debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List. DiAngelo is the two-time winner of the Student’s Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. Aside from her White Fragility book, DiAngelo has numerous other publications and books under her belt.This audiobook encapsulates key takeaways found in the original book. We’ve also provided an in-depth analysis as well as removing any fluff to save you hours of your time. If you’ve read the original, then this audio summary will help you solidify the most important lessons. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cara on June 17, 2020

helpful overview of key concepts in the book.......more

Goodreads review by Peacegal on June 17, 2020

This abridged version of the audiobook was all the library e-book service had available. It raises a lot of questions, including topics that will most likely make readers uncomfortable, but the abridged version was, for me, like a stone skipping across challenging questions that you may not have eno......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn Garvin on July 27, 2024

I chose this rating because some of the explanations for white fragility is giving excuses for just being down right stupid to people they don't even Know just because they are not white. People of color don't want to hear this junk after being treated like trash for years. It is so heart breaking......more

Goodreads review by Shiffra on July 04, 2020

Quick and concise With so many books on my list to read on this topic, this was perfect. I read it in one sitting and felt like it contained everything i would have highlighted in the full book.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on February 24, 2021

Very informative and a must read for understanding how we deal with racism. The summary was available for an audio book for a car ride. The full book probably has more in-depth explanation, but I still feel I got a lot out of the summary.......more