Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debbie Irving (Englis

Description: Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debbie Irving One aha moment launches a journey of discovery and insight that shifts long held beliefs and attitudes about race. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For twenty-five years, Debby Irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. As a colleague and neighbor, she worried about offending people she dearly wanted to befriend. As an arts administrator, she didnt understand why her diversity efforts lacked traction. As a teacher, she found her best efforts to reach out to students and families of color left her wondering what she was missing. Then, in 2009, one "aha!" moment launched an adventure of discovery and insight that drastically shifted her worldview and upended her life plan. In Waking Up White, Irving tells her often cringe-worthy story with such openness that readers will turn every page rooting for her-and ultimately for all of us. Review "Debby Irvings powerful Waking Up White opens a rare window on how white Americans are socialized. 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. Readers of color will no doubt find the view through Irvings window fascinating, and telling." Van Jones, author, Rebuild The Dream, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems; President, Rebuild The Dream; Co-host, CNN Crossfire "Waking up White is a brutally honest, unflinching exploration of race and personal identity, told with heart by a truly gifted storyteller. 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 their sakes, and ours, lets hope Irvings words spark even more truth-telling. They certainly have the power to do so." Tim Wise, author, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son"Deborah Irving bravely describes her jolting and continuing journey from white oblivion to white awareness in an honest way that may inspire others to do such transformational work on themselves. She has courage in tracing many cultural and class assumptions that kept her for decades in a fog of racial denial and white dominance. This empathetic book can help white readers to dissipate the imprisoning white ignorance that we did not ask for but that has damaged our world and ourselves." Peggy McIntosh Ph.D., Wellesley Centers for Women; National SEED Project on Inclusive Curriculum "I read Waking Up White in one sitting. To say I loved it is an understatement. Its such a raw, honest portrait .... Irvings experience on display - warts and all - will help white people, who havent noticed the role systemic privilege has played in their lives, start to see the world in a new way." Jodi Picoult, author, The Storyteller, My Sisters KeeperIrvings personal and moving tale takes us on an adventure to a world utterly new to her as she wakes up to the reality of how, without her knowledge or active pursuit, she lives in a society which is set up to reward her at the expense of people of color. I cannot imagine a more understandable and compelling invitation to learn about how racism lives on in our homes, communities, and nation. Bishop Gene Robinson, Retired Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Washington, DC"Deborah Irvings Waking Up White is a courageous, insightful, and critical contribution to awareness of race in the United States. A virtual one-woman Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Deborahs journey from an ah-ha instant to consciousness is a journey for all Americans." Thomas Shapiro, author, The Hidden Cost of Being African American; Director, Institute on Assets and Social Policy Prizes Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Multicultural Nonfiction) 2015 Details ISBN0991331303 Short Title WAKING UP WHITE & FINDING MYSE Publisher Elephant Room Press Language English ISBN-10 0991331303 ISBN-13 9780991331307 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-09 Pages 288 Edition 1st Imprint Elephant Room Press Subtitle And Finding Myself in the Story of Race UK Release Date 2014-01-09 Author Debbie Irving Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:107146033;

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