Review of Naked Truth

Peace Odii · Post by **Peace Odii** » 06 May 2023, 01:15

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Naked Truth" by Jean D. Francis, Ph.D..]

5 out of 5 stars

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The book, Naked Truth: A Fight Against Racism, Religious Discrimination, and Retaliation in My Federal Government Career, by Jean D. Francis, chronicles the undeserved humiliations, insults, and hurts meted out to a resilient African American woman at her workplace. If you were in her shoes, would you have suffered through twenty-five years of service, or would you outrightly call it quits? What Francis did will leave you astonished. Find out.

In recent times, workplace toxicity has been an overly emphasized topic but not a cliche. Informed employers of labor are painstakingly creating this awareness for the benefit and efficiency of employees. While workplace toxicity affects more than people of color, the weight of it lies heavily on their shoulders. More often than not, this not only reduces their efficiency and effectiveness but also eats at the mental health of the victims. Francis speaks against the evils of these acts in the workplace with her own story as a guide and lesson to draw insight. She encourages men and women alike to prioritize their sanity and avoid workplace toxicity.

Another key theme Francis emphasizes is the theme of racism and religious discrimination. Everyone is free to be affiliated with any religion. Abraham Lincoln opines that "no one should be singled out and punished for belonging to a particular race or identifying with a particular religion." Everyone has a right to choose what they want, and that right shouldn't be infringed upon for any reason, regardless of a person's status or background.

Discrimination and retaliatory acts are evil in every sense of the word. Francis's ordeal in the hands of Payne, Hattie, Stormi, Rob, etc., and how she overcame them, is proof that you cannot break the will of one who doesn't permit you to do so.

I loved the carefully selected quotes that strategically preceded each chapter and how this spoke volumes about the content of each chapter. Also, the court dialogues and photographs that further authenticate the author's claims make the story plausible. Furthermore, the organization of the book into four sections, each with numerous chapters, made for a good reading aid. Nonetheless, I was bored by the many argots and acronyms used. However, this was all I disliked about this book. I only found one error, which did not alter my conviction in the fact that the book was professionally edited.

The book deserves 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to career warriors who are not willing to throw in the towel and quit on the job but are bent on overcoming workplace toxicity with all the strength they've got.

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Francis Kapola · Post by **Francis Kapola** » 07 May 2023, 23:03

Knowing that everyone has rights but some people don't respect them is extremely terrible. The public has benefited much from Jean D. Francis' excellent communication of his experience. Many people will be motivated to combat any societal injustice that may arise.

Bianca Morano · Post by **Bianca Morano** » 07 May 2023, 23:45

From reading the review, all I can conclude for sure is that the author has such a strong character. Overcoming many difficulties that are themes explored in this book. Such as racism, religious discrimination, and workplace toxicity. I hope this book can expose the naked truth and bring about the positive change it deserves.