Wednesday, February 20, 2008

And the Library keeps growing

Their are so many great books out there that I just keep getting more and more.

Here are some recently added additions to my book collection.

The End of Racism by Dinesh D' Souza- OK this one is my one regret. This book is an absolute pile of nonsense. Don't waste your time, his theories are utterly racist in themselves, and he is so far off base that I doubt that he sees the problem.

Negro Thought in America 1880-1915 by August Meier- The so called "Progressive Era" was really only progressive for Whites. This book talks about what lie was like for Black people in America, and what their positions were.

Everyday Racism by Annie S Barnes- Some of the acts in this book will make you wonder aloud, while others will actually make you cry. Filled with stories that remind all of us that racism, or as the author calls it "The White Virus" is still alive and well.

40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child by Barbara Mathias & Mary Ann French- This book gives 40 common sense ideas on how to help raise your child with a nonracist way of dealing with the world. It helps White people understand how they can get their children involved in diversity as well as helping them see the way things are for people of color in this country.

Everyday Acts Against Racism edited by Maureen T. Reddy- Another one that will make you tear up. Different stories from a host of people from different cultural backgrounds. A pretty easy read with some great stories that will make you feel there is some hope.

I have a couple others, but I haven't started reading them yet. I haven't read all the way through the ones above, but enough to tell everybody about them.

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