Review of She Plays the Race Card
Posted: 15 Apr 2024, 07:05
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "She Plays the Race Card" by cindy Matthews.]
She Plays the Race Card by Cindy Matthews is a story about Cookie Waters and the difficulties and discrimination she faced while working as a nurse at the facility where she worked. After becoming a new divorcee, she moved with her children to Victorville, where she intended to start a new life. Before moving to Victorville, she was a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who hoped to be a registered nurse (RN). Even though she was discouraged by an RN, she did not give up and achieved her goal of becoming a registered nurse. This was just the beginning of the challenges she faced, as she was faced with backlash, discrimination, and hatred for being a black woman who had made it to the top. She faced discrimination and hatred from her colleagues for no justifiable reason. Did she back down? Did she let these discouragements get to her? Find out more when you grab a copy of this book.
It is sad to see that discrimination and racism are still things in society today. Cookie was hated for no other reason than the color of her skin. Juliana and her cohorts just could not stand seeing a black woman rise to the top. It hurt their egos. However, I was glad that Cookie was resilient and did not fold under their pressure. Cookie had her values and held them in high esteem while being professional, and this is an admirable quality. Self-control and intelligence were some of the virtues that helped her navigate through the pressure. I say this because, even as a reader, I felt the pain and knew the possible actions that would have taken place if she did not have full control over her emotions.
The storytelling skill in this is superb. One certainty about this book is that you will never get bored while reading it. The events are structured in a way that flows seamlessly, giving you an enjoyable read. I liked that this book addressed issues like workplace harassment and discrimination. This topic is often sidelined, but it is very important. Many people have been victims of workplace bullying, and this is unhealthy for their mental, physical, and psychological health.
There was nothing to dislike about this book. It helps create awareness of the negative effects of workplace harassment and discrimination. Dr. Silver was the character that triggered me the most. People like Dr. Silver are terrible, and because of their selfish attitude, they have led people to suffer innocently. I will let you find out what Dr. Silver did by yourself as you grab a copy of this book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it was a great read and helps create awareness about institutional discrimination and racism, thus leading to a better society. I found a few errors in this book, but they did not affect my overall enjoyment of it. I recommend this book to anyone facing workplace discrimination. It will help them know how to address the issue intelligently.
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She Plays the Race Card
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She Plays the Race Card by Cindy Matthews is a story about Cookie Waters and the difficulties and discrimination she faced while working as a nurse at the facility where she worked. After becoming a new divorcee, she moved with her children to Victorville, where she intended to start a new life. Before moving to Victorville, she was a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who hoped to be a registered nurse (RN). Even though she was discouraged by an RN, she did not give up and achieved her goal of becoming a registered nurse. This was just the beginning of the challenges she faced, as she was faced with backlash, discrimination, and hatred for being a black woman who had made it to the top. She faced discrimination and hatred from her colleagues for no justifiable reason. Did she back down? Did she let these discouragements get to her? Find out more when you grab a copy of this book.
It is sad to see that discrimination and racism are still things in society today. Cookie was hated for no other reason than the color of her skin. Juliana and her cohorts just could not stand seeing a black woman rise to the top. It hurt their egos. However, I was glad that Cookie was resilient and did not fold under their pressure. Cookie had her values and held them in high esteem while being professional, and this is an admirable quality. Self-control and intelligence were some of the virtues that helped her navigate through the pressure. I say this because, even as a reader, I felt the pain and knew the possible actions that would have taken place if she did not have full control over her emotions.
The storytelling skill in this is superb. One certainty about this book is that you will never get bored while reading it. The events are structured in a way that flows seamlessly, giving you an enjoyable read. I liked that this book addressed issues like workplace harassment and discrimination. This topic is often sidelined, but it is very important. Many people have been victims of workplace bullying, and this is unhealthy for their mental, physical, and psychological health.
There was nothing to dislike about this book. It helps create awareness of the negative effects of workplace harassment and discrimination. Dr. Silver was the character that triggered me the most. People like Dr. Silver are terrible, and because of their selfish attitude, they have led people to suffer innocently. I will let you find out what Dr. Silver did by yourself as you grab a copy of this book.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it was a great read and helps create awareness about institutional discrimination and racism, thus leading to a better society. I found a few errors in this book, but they did not affect my overall enjoyment of it. I recommend this book to anyone facing workplace discrimination. It will help them know how to address the issue intelligently.
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She Plays the Race Card
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon