Review of Say My Name
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Review of Say My Name
[Following is a volunteer review of "Say My Name" by Vickey Robinson.]
Just the thought of a person can have a massive impact on the whole world, or at least on the people to whom it matters. Vickey Robinson shares her thoughts as an American and as a black woman in her book, Say My Name: Thoughts of One Black Woman.
Despite being only 29 pages long, this short book showcases high-quality content and structure. It includes relevant images of officials and famous individuals, directly related to the book's content. Additionally, the author quotes Martin Luther King and discusses various officials, including President Obama. The content of the book goes beyond the perspective of just one black woman and encompasses real facts and the emotions of all black people living in America. The author adeptly discusses the impact of Coronavirus on black communities and addresses the tragic death of George Floyd.
I appreciate how accurately the author has portrayed the history and actions of the people during that time, as well as the current status of those actions. It's great that the author also delves into the reasons and pivotal moments when black people started receiving inferior treatment. I admire how the author not only shares her thoughts but also questions the government and the people of America. The book portrays the harsh reality and truth of the experiences of white and black people, but the tone maintained by the author is not harsh. I firmly believe that her tone in this book expresses frustration and raises important questions.
To quote the author's statement in this book, 'Racism is a powerful institution, and it exists, built by 400 years of slavery, 150 years of discrimination (overt), and another 50 years of covert discrimination. A legacy this long in the making does not just disappear overnight, Americans are going to have to actively work at it.' Consequently, it leads me to ponder the possibility of the complete eradication of racism. Will it ever cease to exist? Will individuals of black ethnicity ever attain true equality? Can people finally be granted genuine respect solely based on their inherent qualities rather than their racial background?
I did not find any aspects of this book that were displeasing, and I also did not come across any grammatical errors, indicating that the book had undergone professional editing. Therefore, I am delighted to give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
I highly recommend it to all readers who are interested in exploring the history and civil rights struggles faced by black people, not only in America but also in other countries. It is indeed a valuable read.
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Say My Name
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Just the thought of a person can have a massive impact on the whole world, or at least on the people to whom it matters. Vickey Robinson shares her thoughts as an American and as a black woman in her book, Say My Name: Thoughts of One Black Woman.
Despite being only 29 pages long, this short book showcases high-quality content and structure. It includes relevant images of officials and famous individuals, directly related to the book's content. Additionally, the author quotes Martin Luther King and discusses various officials, including President Obama. The content of the book goes beyond the perspective of just one black woman and encompasses real facts and the emotions of all black people living in America. The author adeptly discusses the impact of Coronavirus on black communities and addresses the tragic death of George Floyd.
I appreciate how accurately the author has portrayed the history and actions of the people during that time, as well as the current status of those actions. It's great that the author also delves into the reasons and pivotal moments when black people started receiving inferior treatment. I admire how the author not only shares her thoughts but also questions the government and the people of America. The book portrays the harsh reality and truth of the experiences of white and black people, but the tone maintained by the author is not harsh. I firmly believe that her tone in this book expresses frustration and raises important questions.
To quote the author's statement in this book, 'Racism is a powerful institution, and it exists, built by 400 years of slavery, 150 years of discrimination (overt), and another 50 years of covert discrimination. A legacy this long in the making does not just disappear overnight, Americans are going to have to actively work at it.' Consequently, it leads me to ponder the possibility of the complete eradication of racism. Will it ever cease to exist? Will individuals of black ethnicity ever attain true equality? Can people finally be granted genuine respect solely based on their inherent qualities rather than their racial background?
I did not find any aspects of this book that were displeasing, and I also did not come across any grammatical errors, indicating that the book had undergone professional editing. Therefore, I am delighted to give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
I highly recommend it to all readers who are interested in exploring the history and civil rights struggles faced by black people, not only in America but also in other countries. It is indeed a valuable read.
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Say My Name
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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