The author makes you think. The book is filled with honest testimonies of white ignorance and subtle attempts to right our wrong. But it’s more of a personal exploration than an accomplishment. But maybe that’s all it is.

In respect the author’s honest account of your childhood, how her prejudices were formed and the bravery she displayed to even look at herself and try to piece it all together. I also like how she stresses in the beginning that this is her experience. While I believe all of us at have witnessed prejudice, racism and hate in many forms, it is authors like Irving who are trying to bridge the gap in understanding different experiences. I recommend the read and wish others, particularly those who have lead sheltered lives and are oblivious to the issue would pick up this book. I also hope our education system begins to incorporate the types of questions Irving poses into classes. It not only addresses racism, it addresses everyone’s basic need to be heard, understood, accepted and above all loved.

Thank you for your authentic story telling! I could both relate and feel challenged to look at myself in deeper ways!