Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

I was really looking forward to reading this. The title is so provocative and I was really excited to read a polemic about why someone would choose to stop trying to educate white people about racism. I think it's an interesting thing to think about, and I was really looking forward to hearing her opinions on it. That just isn't what this book is, though.

It is basically an introductory book about racism against black people in the UK. I think it was probably written for younger people or oblivious older white people. That's fine, but it's just not for someone looking for a an academic or higher level work.

I found it to be poorly cited as well. A lot of the statements that should be followed with some evidence is either lacking lacking, or using a secondary source (usually a newspaper article). It all seemed unnecessary as well, since I already believe that the UK has a racism problem. I already trusted in the premise so poorly evidenced arguments are just making it more difficult to stay with this book.

It didn't make me angry or anything, but it wasn't for me.