A review by brittanykroeckel
Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

challenging hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

‘It’s very controversial, isn’t it?’ they’ll ask, over and over again, in the space of a thirty minute conversation. ‘Is it?’ I’ll respond. ‘Have you read it?’ ‘No,’ they will inevitably say.

Wow. I don’t have many notes on this one and that’s because I am left without many words. It is thorough, uncensored, and thought-provoking. As a White American woman, reading about these issues in the lens of British history and current events was new and important for me. I’ve always usually stuck to American literature because I thought it was the most relevant to me and my internal work, but having read this book discredits that. 

As other reviewers have mentioned, I believe this is a read that everyone should be taking the time to get through. I appreciate Eddo-Lodge using her voice and perspective to give me more knowledge — not that it should ever have to be on her or other people of color to do so. 

The book flows well and brings forth intersectionality and other relevant discussions. I was not left confused in any fashion — it was all clear and focused. She is a great writer and I like her style. 
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