Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)Comfortable Talking about Racism

Blanchard, Sara; Graham, Misasha Suzuki

ISBN 10: 1951412311 / ISBN 13: 9781951412319

Edité par Collective Book Studio, 2021

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Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

N° de réf. du vendeur G1951412311I4N10

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)Comfortable Talking about Racism
• Éditeur: Collective Book Studio
• Date de parution: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1951412311
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781951412319
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Very Good
• État de la jaquette: No Jacket
• Poids: 0,9 livre

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Synopsis

A practical, compassionate guide to understanding and dismantling racism, Dear White Women helps readers move beyond awareness and into action—at home, at work, and in their communities. Written by two multiracial moms and Harvard grads, this accessible book is a perfect starting point for anyone ready to engage in honest, lasting conversations about race.

"This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action." —Publishers Weekly

Whether you're a parent seeking to raise anti-racist children, a professional undergoing anti-racism training, or a friend hoping to better understand the lived experiences of people of color, this guide offers historical context, personal storytelling, and actionable tools that inspire change.

Why Readers Recommend It:

• Structured for Impact: The "Listen, Learn, Act" format makes complex ideas digestible and puts anti-racist principles into real-world practice.

• Grounded in History and Policy: Offers a broad yet approachable overview of U.S. race relations, from past to present.

• Inclusive Perspectives: Draws from the authors' own multiracial families, plus a range of voices and lived experiences.

• Tools for Change: Great for individual reflection, family discussions, or use in schools, businesses, or book clubs.

Dear White Women is a gentle but firm invitation to move beyond white fragility in order to reflect, reconsider, and evolve—and a powerful tool for anyone ready to do the work.

À propos des auteurs

Sara Blanchard helps build community and connection through conscious conversations, which she does as a facilitator, TEDx speaker, writer, and consultant. After graduating from Harvard and working at Goldman Sachs, Sara pursued the science and techniques of well-being and is a certified life coach, author of Flex Mom, and co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Sara is half-White and half-Japanese, married to a White Canadian man, and is raising their two White-presenting girls to be compassionate, thoughtful advocates. They live in Denver, Colorado, with their incredibly lovable dog.

A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha Suzuki Graham has been a practicing litigator for over 15 years, and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession as well as in her communities. She is a facilitator, writer, and speaker regarding issues of racial justice and children, and co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Misasha, who is half-White and half-Japanese, is married to a Black man, and is the proud mom of two very active multiracial young boys. They live in the Bay Area of California with their largely indifferent cat.

Terri Givens is the CEO and Founder of Brighter Higher Ed. She is also a political scientist with more than 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and non-profits. She is an accomplished speaker and uses her platform to develop leaders with an understanding of the importance of diversity and encourages personal growth through empathy. Terri has held leadership positions as Vice Provost at University of Texas at Austin and Provost of Menlo College (first African American and woman); professorships at University of Texas at Austin, and University of Washington. She was the founding director at the Center for European Studies at the University of Texas and led the university’s efforts in Mexico and Latin America as Vice Provost for International Activities. At Menlo College she has led faculty and staff in developing programs for first generation students, updating curriculum and infrastructure for evidence-based assessment. Terri is the author/editor of books and articles on immigration policy, European politics and security. Her most recent book is the memoir, Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides.