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I loved the history this book takes you through, and I was shocked I didn't know more of it before. Also the section on inter racial children is stunning, as well as the interview with Nick Griffin (!) I found the chapter on feminism hard to get through though as sometimes I felt the terminology and 'academic' style of talking about the topic lost my interest. Lots of food for thought.
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A key text for every household and organisation’s bookshelf, in the U.K. and beyond, detailing the evidence to prove that racism still exists in the U.K. - it’s systemic and structural, but systems and structures are made of people and we can no longer remain ignorant, even if it’s more blissful to be so. Reni Eddo-Lodge writes with clarity and it’s not a gentle ride: if you find yourself told off, then keep reading and re-reading and then consider your life, privileges and actions. This book is
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Jan 16, 2018
Jon Tutcher
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Jan 21, 2019
Samantha Hindle
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