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Awesome read. This is one of those books that should be required reading for children in high school. Its a story that is relevant of our times. I am so glad it got picked to become a movie
You're in a car with a friend when you're stopped by the police. How should you respond and why?
What if you're Black?
What if that unarmed friend is shot and killed by the police officer?
How should you behave around your white friends? Black friends? Should you stay in the city or move to the suburbs? Why?
One piece of privilege that I have as an older white woman is that I don't have to think about these questions. I don't get stopped when I have a taillight out (and I can afford to get that lig ...more
What if you're Black?
What if that unarmed friend is shot and killed by the police officer?
How should you behave around your white friends? Black friends? Should you stay in the city or move to the suburbs? Why?
One piece of privilege that I have as an older white woman is that I don't have to think about these questions. I don't get stopped when I have a taillight out (and I can afford to get that lig ...more
I have spent the last day and a half trying to come up with the words that will adequately express my feelings about this book. For now, all I can say is that this is the most important book I have read in a LONG time. I feel that anyone and everyone who can get a copy of this book should read it.
I found myself laughing (mainly at Maverick....that dude is funny with his one liners), crying at multiple places, cheering for Starr and hating on a couple certain people. All in all, I can definitely ...more
I found myself laughing (mainly at Maverick....that dude is funny with his one liners), crying at multiple places, cheering for Starr and hating on a couple certain people. All in all, I can definitely ...more
I just finished this audiobook and I want to give it 5 stars. Angie Thomas gives us a character who is a witness to the "Black Lives Matter" movement and to what it feels to be a black young person feeling injustice against her people. Starr is a teen girl who attends a private school but who lives in a poorer "black" neighborhood. She flip flops between both worlds trying to reconcile her heritage and the person society wants her to be. When her childhood friend is murdered by a police officer,
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I finished it in two days, it was amazing book that thought me a lot.
This book is a heartbreakingly honest story of current events in America. This should be required reading for everyone.
I really enjoyed this book. It made me open my eyes about our society the good and bad. This book was well written about current events. It was relatable. Of course some parts were sad and others made me laugh. The bravery, the family, the community standing and coming together to help each other in a time of need.
I really hope Angie Thomas continues to write.
I really hope Angie Thomas continues to write.
This book was amazing on audio and I couldn't stop listening to it. It opened my eyes to a very realistic situation and the impact that it could have on so many people. The characters were wonderful in this book and the story was so well told. Everyone needs to read this book.
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