Waking up white debby irving elephant room press paperback, 273 pages isbn. The speaker was debby irving, author of waking up white and selfdescribed racial justice educator. Finishing this lovely book was like waking up from a hilarious, whimsical dream and. Its a vivid walk through of what it means to be a part of the white race and how that privilege not only influences us as individuals, but the entire social construct of which we are a part. Readers of color will no doubt find the view through irvings window. Waking up whites personal narrative is designed to work well as a rapid read, a book group book, or support reading for courses exploring racial and cultural issues. In waking up white, irving tells her often cringeworthy story with such openness that readers will turn every page rooting for herand ultimately for all of us. New york times bestselling author and twotime winner of the e.
Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Between the world and me tanehisi coates, slavery by another name douglas a. Irving grew up wealthy in a suburb of boston, the most racist city in america, according to snl comedian michael che. Readers may squirm at some of its arguments, but they will find themselves thinkinghardabout them.
As irving unpacks her own longheld beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, she reveals how each of. Waking up white and finding myself in the story of race a. And finding the story of race by debby irving publication date. Waking up white is a provocative, persuasive call to action. Buy waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race by irving, debby isbn. As irving unpacks her own longheld beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, she reveals how each. Racism crushes spirits, incites divisiveness, and justifies the estrangement of entire groups of individuals who. Waking up white is the book irving wishes someone had handed her decades ago. To a nuanced study of jeffersons two white daughters, martha and maria, catherine kerrison innovatively adds a discussion of his only enslaved daughter, harriet hemings. In the preface of the book, irving reminds readers how important it is to dismantle racial barriers and inequalities that have become entrenched in americas historically white dominated culture. I had, having lived some years in a nonwhite majority country, but even i. For twentyfive years, debby irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and.
And finding myself in the story of race is a 2014 nonfiction book about the subject of white privilege written by debby irving overview. With kids, we rely heavily on a stepbystep bedtime routine. By sharing her sometimes cringeworthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. Waking up white book hennepin county library bibliocommons. Irvings book is a unique contribution to the emerging dialogue around the intersection of class and race in our society.
Mar 25, 2018 in this episode of the making sense podcast, sam harris speaks with christian picciolini about his experience as a neonazi skinhead. And finding myself in the story of race from the worlds largest community of readers. About this study we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. He speaks of irving as we hope he might be able to speak of many of us as waking up to. First book, waking up white january 2014 abailable wherever books are sold. I wanted to like this book, but i ultimately found it too preachy and redundant to take into my life views. Waking up white has been an unexpected journey thats required me to dig back into childhood memories to recall when, how, and why i developed such distorted ideas about race, racism, and the. One of the most important books on race in recent memory. Debby irvings powerful waking up white opens a rare window on how white americans are. Waking up white and finding myself in the story of race book.
Debby irving grew up in a boston suburba very white townbut has come to see her entire childhood in a different light. As an arts administrator, she didnt understand why her diversity efforts lacked traction. Debby irvings powerful waking up white opens a rare window on how white americans are socialized. Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race irving, debby on. Dec 24, 2017 irving grew up wealthy in a suburb of boston, the most racist city in america, according to snl comedian michael che. Much as irvings family sought to shield her from the contours of the nations racial drama, so too do far too many white americans continue to do the same. For someone who had grown up in a sheltered household like irving. Author debby irving says its time for white people to join the race conversation. Nonfiction waking up white is the book irving wishes someone had handed her decades ago. I had, having lived some years in a nonwhite majority country, but even i had trouble defining what white meant in america.
Mar 27, 2017 recommended books march 27, 2017 silkroadreligion leave a comment sixteen books about race this list covers some of my favorites. Buy waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race by debby irving online at alibris. Debby irving had what she describes as a blissfully sheltered, uppermiddleclass suburban childhood, but after signing up for a class about racial identity in her late 40s, her world view changed dramatically. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Aug 10, 2017 people can read a book that interests them at their own pace, and then we get together to discuss it. Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race by. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. Waking up white is a brutally honest, unflinching exploration of race and personal identity, told with heart by a truly gifted storyteller. In this episode of the making sense podcast, sam harris addresses listener concerns that he uses a double standard to evaluate the relative threats of white supremacy and jihadism. Mar 30, 2018 a few months ago daniel chose waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race by debby irving. They discuss how christian got out of the movement, the limits of shame and forgiveness, the cult like dynamics of white supremacy, the altright, russian support for white supremacy in the us, fake news, the significance of charlottesville, the splc, and. A study guide from the reverends denise anderson and jan edmiston.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Author debby irvings recollections of her own experiences of being an american white woman and coming to terms with the complexity of race in. A guide to spirituality without religion is a 2014 book by sam harris that discusses a wide range of topics including secular spirituality essentially within the context of spiritual naturalism, the illusion of the self, psychedelics, and meditation. Mar 12, 2019 jonathan cahn message like waking up sarah inayat. Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race for twentyfive years, debby irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. As irving unpacks her own longheld beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to. People can read a book that interests them at their own pace, and then we get together to discuss it. These books, unlike this book, will be a great help in your exploration. I also like how she stresses in the beginning that this is her experience. In a study like this, that means being frank about our privilege and racism, but not judgmental of ourselves or each. Consistency is a big step in training your body for the moment its time to fall asleep. Jan 09, 2014 waking up white is the book irving wishes someone had handed her decades ago. Quotations from waking up white waking up white has been an unexpected journey thats required me to dig back into child. Stream episodes now sam harris home of the waking up podcast.
The reverend denise anderson and the reverend jan edmiston, co. I can think of no bigger misstep in american history than the invention and perpetuation of the idea of white superiority. My hope is that by sharing my sometimes cringeworthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, i offer a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race paperback january 9, 2014. Waking up white in respect the authors honest account of your childhood, how her prejudices were formed and the bravery she displayed to even look at herself and try to piece it all together. Irvings focus on the mechanics of racism operating in just one life her own may lead white readers to reconsider the roots of their own perspectives and their role in dismantling old myths. As with most nonfiction books, waking up white depends on your personal views as to how you respond to it. As a colleague and neighbor, she worried about offending people she dearly wanted to befriend. Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race. First, the pjs, then the white noise, then a couple of bedtime books, for example. Recommended books march 27, 2017 silkroadreligion leave a comment sixteen books about race this list covers some of my favorites. Judging from the number of books that are left on the shelf, we could have a goodsized group.
Jan 27, 2014 debby irvings powerful waking up white opens a rare window on how white americans are socialized. Waking up white book charlotte mecklenburg library. Jun 22, 2014 waking up white debby irving elephant room press paperback, 273 pages isbn. For twentyfive years, debby irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. Waking up white and finding myself in the story of race.
Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race 97809937 by irving, debby and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Waking up white august 4, 2014 later this week im going to answer some parentinglogistics questions that ive been asked lately things like what we do about allowance, how old our kids have to be to babysit siblings, etc. Shed never confronted the fact that white was a race, too. Jul 29, 2014 as with most nonfiction books, waking up white depends on your personal views as to how you respond to it.
Waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race 288. What made the experience of listening to waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race the most enjoyable. Jan 09, 2014 waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race paperback january 9, 2014. My hope is that by sharing my sometimes cringeworthy struggle to understand racism and racial. By sharing her sometimes cringeworthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes. A few months ago daniel chose waking up white, and finding myself in the story of race by debby irving. Irving shares the evolution of her perceptions as a white person and encourages others to do the same. In this episode of the making sense podcast, sam harris speaks with christian picciolini about his experience as a neonazi skinhead. Some of these books, like the charleston syllabus address our contemporary moment, some like waking up white, how i shed my skin, and white like me. By sharing her sometimes cringeworthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and.
Waking up white is the book i wish someone had handed me decades ago. He attempts to show that a certain form of spirituality is integral to understanding the nature of the mind. Burning crosses and racial slurs are not the only types of racism affecting people of color. This frantic and curious book kept me up all nightbut i suppose that was the idea. Then, in 2009, one aha moment launched an adventure of discovery and insight that drastically shifted her worldview and upended her life plan. Waking up white is the only book ive ever read that weaves together one persons experience of class and race in this society in a way that is engaging and thoughtprovoking, yet at the same time challenging and accessible. Moderators of the 222nd general assembly 2016 of the presbyterian church u. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
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