Review of A White Man's Perspectives on Race and Racism

[mytkreadingreview]

I agree with Zephareth Ledbetter when he talk about racism, I strongly believe that racism isn't so good but it destroy the nation and future generations of the Young ones. Many of us end up migrating from one country to the other without real reason, some end up being slavery and most painful some end up losing job's of their dreams just because of colour of their skin.

[Harshitha G B]

A White Man's Perspectives on Race and Racism" by Zephareth Ledbetter is classic example book which showcase how reverse racism works, how racist became tool, how much different rules work for themselves & to other race.

[mytkreadingreview]

I agree with Zephareth Ledbetter when he talk about racism, I strongly believe that racism isn't so good but it destroy the nation and future generations of the Young ones. Many of us end up migrating from one country to the other without real reason, some end up being slavery and most painful some end up losing job's of their dreams just because of colour of their skin.

[Narsh Bern]

Reading this review will help you understand racism. I have always wondered about the white person's perspective on racism, I can tell that this book discusses it in a objective way which will give readers a fresh perspective. I want to read this book.

[Leonie Vermaak]

I think this is a good book to read for everyone. We as person might not be racist at all, but by what we say or do, could give the idea that we are. I think this book can help us to be observant on these type of things. Thanks for a great review. Congrats on BOTD.

[mrlefty0706]

“A White Man's Perspectives on Race and Racism” by Zephareth Ledbetter is book that should make readers think about past and present America. This non-fiction story reviews difficult topics concerning racism, it’s causes, effects and the fact that most people do not want to talk about it. There have been double standards that have hurt minorities, especially blacks, since the end of the Civil War. So, what should America do to change this issue? Three weeks ago, I would have said diversity and selecting the best qualified person for the job. Now that diversity may be over in the U.S. based on executive order. It is sad that after all the years that have passed since the 50s and 60s, we are now going backward to a country run by white men and women and minorities were treated as second class people. Both the rise up the corporate ladder for women and the many people that were hired as diversity quota hires. Most corporations seek balanced qualified hires today because that is a key to success.
The book also covered the N-word. Sadly, blacks using the N-word against one another needs to change. People need to realize how inhuman it is to use the N-word or other very demeaning words. This book is excellent and members should want to read it. I plan to read the entire book.

[Asario Fox]

Thank you for sharing this insightful review of "A White Man's Perspectives on Race and Racism" by Zephareth Ledbetter. Your thoughtful commentary on the book's themes and the author's honest opinions highlights the importance of open conversations about race and racism. I appreciate your perspective as a Black person, agreeing with Ledbetter on some points while also providing nuanced views on topics like the use of the N-word. This book seems to be a valuable resource for fostering understanding and dialogue, and I commend the author for tackling these sensitive issues with care and respect. Your review encourages readers to approach the book with an open mind and engage in the critical thinking it inspires.

[Izzy Janx]

I'm glad you, the reveiwer, were brave enough to read this work with an open mind, especially as a black person. I doubt that I would agree with much of the sentiment contained in this work, and that is okay. I am impressed that you agreed with some of the points a white man, who doesn't experience racism often, is making about racism.

The title of this book amuses me because all of American history is a white man's perspective on race and racism. The title of the book seems incendiary, and I'm sure that was on purpose. I can tell that this is a book meant to "Own the libs". Many of us know that the perspective the white man had was that slaves made them money and they needed to keep slavery at all costs. Racism was necessary to separate society into slaves and masters so that white masters could maintain white power. When they couldn't have slaves, the white man came up with other ways to steal and disenfranchise minorities. Why? So that minorities stayed under white control.

This book, it seems, is saying that this white man's perspective on racism is inherently that racist things white people do shouldn't be upsetting for black people. The white men think that the minorities are overreacting when defending themselves against white violence. Behind a book, this person can complain about black people being mad about white guys saying the N-word. Now, with efforts to dismantle support for minorities coming from the government, the white man finally feels like someone cares about him, as he is the main character of every story by default. Finally SOMEONE is thinking of the WHITE people! (That was sarcastic).
Your review succeeded in making me want to read this out of rage. Good job!

[Renee Cryer]

Though I didn't get as far in the book as the reviewer, I feel the review seems appropriate. The author is working on getting cultures to lookn at others and realizing that we only differ in skin color and gender. We need to realize we can't live in the past. It doesn't mean to dismiss the past, just not live in it. I agree with the reviewer statement about how the n word can be used, from outside cultures as derogatory. But within his culture, trying to relieve the stigma it has on his own culture.

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

This topic is a delicate one; even the title had me a bit apprehensive. But based on this review, the author presents the topic in a way that makes the reader think objectively about racism and to consider what racism is and is not. Thanks for the review!

[Nerea]

How did liking or separating oneself from someone of a different skin color begin? I bet racism is one of the catalysts that led to the brutal slavery that was witnessed centuries back. However, I am more interested to fully understand the "White man's perspective on racism", this would probably help me figure where and how the issue of racism started. The book covers sensitive topics, but it's good that the author took the courage to put them out there in written form. I'll check the book out.

[Dayana Alvarado 1]

It makes you see that racism is not always as obvious as insults or direct discrimination. Many times it is in what we take for granted, in stereotypes, in how opportunities are taken advantage of and in the conversations that we avoid because they are uncomfortable.

[Reva Parker]

Thank you for your wonderful review. It's nice that it was edited so well. I did like the sample and all of the areas he mentioned for everyone to think about. Sometimes people assume everything is racist or if someone says anything about another race is racist, where many times people don't mean it to come out that way and if it's not asked or explained what it sounded like, the person saying it might not realize it. After reading your review, I have added it to my list of books to read.

[Tars]

I am grown up and well aware of "what constitutes racism, its causes, and its effects," and I can't help but think that those serious social issues would have stopped being an issue if we as a society ceased talking so much about it and finally started acting by behaving like decent human beings. Lead by example and all this jazz; still, the book certainly deserves congratulations on BOTD!

[Anu Anand]

This seems like a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in deep, honest discussions about racism and related sensitive topics. I like how the book challenges double standards and encourages balanced discussions on racism and cultural topics. Congrats on BOTD!