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A review by andreiaoh
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
very very very excellent, incredible, amazing + a bunch of other positive synoyms for this is probably one of the best non-fiction books i've ever read.
although this positions itself as "not a history book", i truly believe that this should be required reading for everyone. from the 15th century to the 21st, this book captures the enduring struggles that black people in america have had to endure in such a comprehensive and detailed matter, whilst still managing to not come across as overly dry. despite how dense this read was (it took me over a month to fully get through this balanced with all my school work and a bunch of other reads in between), i was still enthralled from beginning to end.
will perhaps write a proper review in the future but im struggling to string words together with my last two brain cells.
lastly, i highly suggest reading this via audiobook format too as it can speed up the reading process and also v good for understanding some of the historical events and other large chunks of information!
although this positions itself as "not a history book", i truly believe that this should be required reading for everyone. from the 15th century to the 21st, this book captures the enduring struggles that black people in america have had to endure in such a comprehensive and detailed matter, whilst still managing to not come across as overly dry. despite how dense this read was (it took me over a month to fully get through this balanced with all my school work and a bunch of other reads in between), i was still enthralled from beginning to end.
will perhaps write a proper review in the future but im struggling to string words together with my last two brain cells.
lastly, i highly suggest reading this via audiobook format too as it can speed up the reading process and also v good for understanding some of the historical events and other large chunks of information!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Police brutality