Ellie asked this question about Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race:
I don't feel the most comfortable asking this question but I'm asking because this is a topic I don't tend to read about much out of, again, discomfort. Not because I can't accept what my ancestors did, more because I'm worried about the chance I might disagree with some of it. My question is, does this book require you to agree with all of it's views to be enjoyable or is it a good discussion piece in it's own right?
Emilie That is such a brave question to ask! I know it was two months ago but I am just very happy to see that some people are scared about those topics but …moreThat is such a brave question to ask! I know it was two months ago but I am just very happy to see that some people are scared about those topics but still they shyly try to find a way towards it. I think asking the question is already wondering: " Oh I want to read this, but... sthg is trying to stop me". Congratulations for not letting that thing stop you and I hope you'll enjoy the book.

As to whether we agree with it or not, this is a non-fiction book, so she is not making up stories, she is summarising history. However ugly it is, it is just what it is, it is not for us to agree or disagree.

I think history is important, we need to understand it in order to come into terms with it and move forward. (less)
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