Several people have commented on the problems with the formatting of this book. Think I'll wait until these are resolved before reading it.
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I agree! Glad that this book came to light in this platform. I hope this book will reach everyone and inspire a lot and open the eyes of some.Nivi Gideon wrote: ↑27 Jul 2019, 23:23 This one is what the world still needs to hear today! It's the 21st century and Literature that uplifts the downtrodden is a necessity in the world that is dominated by one class of people.
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It was hard at first to read with all the formatting going astray, but you'll get used to it. Reading the book with the errors were distracting, yes, but you'd find a way to deal with it as you read along. But I hope the author and his editor will do something about it. By then, you can read the new version.BlaqkViolette wrote: ↑23 Jul 2019, 05:49 I've not read this book yet, but reading everyone's comments regarding the author and also the subject matter has definitely enticed me to put it on my to read list! Although, hearing about some of the grammatical and formatting issues is a little off putting, it seems the story itself is worth dealing with all the errors.
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Wow, this social experiment seems to be interesting and effective. I agree that understanding is made clearer only when one experiences it. Glad to see teachers that are bringing this into their four walls and teaching children at an early age.Nathan Berner wrote: ↑28 Jul 2019, 22:21 It reminds me of themes that are explored in Jane Elliot's grade 3 classroom. She is a very passionate anti-racism activist who not only speaks about racial discrimination in the classroom, but demonstrates it in a social experiment activity. She re-enacts Jim Crow era segregation in the classroom by the basis of eye colour. One of the major themes in the social experiment is basic empathy. The students grasp a better understanding of discrimination when they experience it first hand.
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I recommend as well in waiting. It was so distracting and frustrating to read it in the broken formatting. Hopefully, the author and his editor are working on it.Brendan Donaghy wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 03:46Several people have commented on the problems with the formatting of this book. Think I'll wait until these are resolved before reading it.
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I didn't notice this! Thanks for pointing this out! By the level of racism he had experienced, I guess he had the right to be this, for the lack of a better word, petty. His experience possibly traumatized him and that would surely reflect in everything he does.VernaVi wrote: ↑07 Jul 2019, 19:42 The author, although having to deal with a certain amount of that in the era this book is written about, still included some of it in his writing style in the book. Did anyone notice he always capitalized the letter 'b' in black students but did not capitalize white, or minority students?
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This book could be a great eye opener for a lot of people. If only it had more acclaim. It’s uplifting and kind. It can help people who are in hard situations bring new hope that things can and will get better as they strive for success.briellejee wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 08:06I agree! Glad that this book came to light in this platform. I hope this book will reach everyone and inspire a lot and open the eyes of some.Nivi Gideon wrote: ↑27 Jul 2019, 23:23 This one is what the world still needs to hear today! It's the 21st century and Literature that uplifts the downtrodden is a necessity in the world that is dominated by one class of people.
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Agreed. Inspiring and motivational as well for people who think they have no hope anymore. But still, acquiring the privileges of the author, like his tenacity and connections, are factors that helped him to be successful.Dan_Wellock wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 18:47This book could be a great eye opener for a lot of people. If only it had more acclaim. It’s uplifting and kind. It can help people who are in hard situations bring new hope that things can and will get better as they strive for success.briellejee wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 08:06I agree! Glad that this book came to light in this platform. I hope this book will reach everyone and inspire a lot and open the eyes of some.Nivi Gideon wrote: ↑27 Jul 2019, 23:23 This one is what the world still needs to hear today! It's the 21st century and Literature that uplifts the downtrodden is a necessity in the world that is dominated by one class of people.
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