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What Does It Mean to Be White in America?: Breaking the White Code of Silence, a Collection of Personal Narratives
Edited by Gabrielle David

    Publication Date: Apr 15, 2016
    List Price: $29.99
    Format: Paperback, 690 pages
    Classification: Nonfiction
    ISBN13: 9781940939483
    Imprint: 2Leaf Press
    Publisher: 2Leaf Press
    Parent Company: 2Leaf Press

    Paperback Description:

    What Does It Mean To Be White In America?: Breaking the White Code of Silence, A Collection of Personal Narratives, asks just that. The first of its kind, this collection of 82 personal narratives reflects a vibrant range of stories from white Americans who speak frankly and openly about race, not only as it applies to people of color, but as it applies to themselves.

    The stories cover a wide gamut of American history from contributors around the United States; from reminiscing about segregation and Jim Crow, to today’s headlines of police brutality, politics and #BlackLivesMatter. The variety in style and subject matter from people of different class and employment backgrounds have one point in common–they create an absorbing and thought-provoking collection that explores race from a very personal perspective. In the telling, not only do contributors discuss their discomfort in talking about race, they also share big and small moments in their lives that have shaped what it means to be white in America, and how it affects the way they see themselves and others. In answering the question, some may offer viewpoints one may not necessarily agree with, but nevertheless, it is clear that each contributor is committed to answering it as honestly as possible. An invaluable starting point that includes a glossary and a bibliography of suggested reading, What Does It Mean To Be White In America? is highly recommended for students, teachers and anyone else interested in seeking a deeper and richer understanding of race in America.