"If taken seriously, weekly reflection on the questions in this journal will undoubtedly prompt more questions, the search for more knowledge, and an inspiration to connect. This journal should,
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"It is frightfully easy for white U.S. citizens to go day after day without thinking about racial bias and
impacts. Meanwhile, our brothers and sisters of color must consider and navigate it every minute of every day. This journal is an outstanding tool to cultivate racial awareness by posing the questions white people are not posing to one another in everyday conversation. May the disciplined discovery it offers lead you to places you never imagined, both in your heart and mind, as well as out in the world. Mostly, may it result in you finding new ways to translate your best intentions into meaningful action”. Debby Irving, Author, Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race |
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Amazon Verified Purchase "Some of the questions this journal asks seem simple at first. If you stay with it, and challenge yourself to go beyond the "easy" or "obvious" answer, you may discover some pretty interesting things about yourself and about the world around you. I am finding this experience challenging and sometimes uncomfortable, and totally worth the effort. Very glad this exists and hoping more people will choose to get into what needs to be a nationwide conversation about race. Note: I did notice at least one statement in the book that tells me it assumes the reader/journaler is in the United States. Doesn't mean the content is not applicable elsewhere, but just be aware of it if you happen to live outside the US." |
Amazon Verified Purchase "Wow! This journal has been an incredible gift to me. It has opened up my mind to thoughts I have never had until now about how race and privilege affects my life. I am going to buy more to give to some friends and relatives. |