This book is approachable and full of important information. Oluo has written a great introduction to anti-racism work. As a White Latinx, this is essential reading and I appreciate all that I learned from this book. I find myself at times apprehensive about books that I may, for whatever reason, think I’m late to. Like, “I should have already read this book.” Instead of motivating me to read the book, I put off reading it and continue the cycle. As if there was a deadline for learning 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Oluo is honest and uses stories from her own life to humanize the discussion and explain each topic. I read most of this in eBook form before finishing with audio while driving up to Michigan. The audiobook was really fantastic as well. I want a physical copy of this book so that I can revisit it and mark it up with notes. (This is also an argument toward getting a better eReader that can do that but soon.)

There are sections within the book that are in bulleted form, listing key ideas. These were helpful to me in organizing the information in my head. It could feel like a textbook, but that is part of the reason I’m approaching this book, to learn new information. If that makes any sense. 

if you’re looking for: introduction to anti-racism, race, strong audiobook