A review by happylilkt
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer L. Eberhardt

5.0

It's important to note that this book is more about racial bias than other kinds of bias and is US-centric. This is not obvious from the title, but Eberhardt makes it clear from the beginning that she does so for a few reasons: 1) there is substantially more research on this kind of bias in the US than others, 2) her experience and expertise is with racial bias—including work with police. I think her personal experiences enhance the book, so this doesn't bother me, but if you're looking for a broader discussion on bias, this book will not tick all of those boxes.

While I was already familiar with some of the research and statistics shared, Eberhardt's ability to synthesize data and share it in such a warm and generous way (especially difficult in a book on this topic) made this book uniquely excellent. The quality of information and her (sometimes crazy!) stories made this an absorbing read. If you are data-driven and are interested in racial issues this book is highly recommended.