Review of She Plays the Race Card
Posted: 12 Aug 2024, 19:59
[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 nonfiction book that addresses institutional racism in the United States. The protagonist is a Black nurse who suffers at the hands of a higher-ranking antagonist named Juliana, who does everything she can to make the protagonist's life difficult. It needs to be clarified whether the author is recounting events from her own life or writing about someone else's experiences. I say this because the protagonist is named Cindy, but the description on Amazon says that the book is the memoir of Cookie Waters. Either way, the message of the book is the same.
The book addresses a crucial topic: racism in the American job market. The fact that it is based on a true story makes the narrative even more compelling. Although there have been advances in providing more opportunities for minorities throughout the Western world, many still view Black people in higher hierarchical positions with suspicion. That is why this message is essential. The author presents engaging stories about the problem, and that was what I liked most about the book.
As much as I praised the author in the previous paragraph, I must now point out a problem. Undoubtedly, books like this are essential to address the issue mentioned earlier. However, the problem is that the author, in some passages, did not make it clear to the reader how racism occurred. In some parts of the book, it seems that Juliana was just a shrew who did not like the protagonist for some reason. This approach weakens the argument of racism and makes it seem like the protagonist is just someone with relationship problems. Of course, some situations of racism are subtle (sometimes a look, a smile, or something that only those present can notice), but it is the author's role to convey this to the reader. In many scenarios, I thought the protagonist was exaggerating (even though I knew she had experienced it). The author must improve that to avoid trivializing the fight for equality in the job market.
Overall, She Plays the Race Card is a decent book addressing an important topic. Although the details differ, the book contains descriptions of real situations that occur in the United States (and worldwide) and is very educational. Regarding the book's editing, I found only two minor grammatical errors. Although the book's message is essential, the author must improve some parts. The book is excellent, but the abovementioned problem is relevant and should be revised. For this reason, I decided to deduct one point from the final score. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to individuals wanting to understand racial issues in the United States better. Many advances have been made in the last 50 years, but there are still remnants of the past. However, the book contains many profane words, and I do not recommend this reading to anyone under 18.
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She Plays the Race Card
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She Plays the Race Card by Cindy Matthews is a nonfiction book that addresses institutional racism in the United States. The protagonist is a Black nurse who suffers at the hands of a higher-ranking antagonist named Juliana, who does everything she can to make the protagonist's life difficult. It needs to be clarified whether the author is recounting events from her own life or writing about someone else's experiences. I say this because the protagonist is named Cindy, but the description on Amazon says that the book is the memoir of Cookie Waters. Either way, the message of the book is the same.
The book addresses a crucial topic: racism in the American job market. The fact that it is based on a true story makes the narrative even more compelling. Although there have been advances in providing more opportunities for minorities throughout the Western world, many still view Black people in higher hierarchical positions with suspicion. That is why this message is essential. The author presents engaging stories about the problem, and that was what I liked most about the book.
As much as I praised the author in the previous paragraph, I must now point out a problem. Undoubtedly, books like this are essential to address the issue mentioned earlier. However, the problem is that the author, in some passages, did not make it clear to the reader how racism occurred. In some parts of the book, it seems that Juliana was just a shrew who did not like the protagonist for some reason. This approach weakens the argument of racism and makes it seem like the protagonist is just someone with relationship problems. Of course, some situations of racism are subtle (sometimes a look, a smile, or something that only those present can notice), but it is the author's role to convey this to the reader. In many scenarios, I thought the protagonist was exaggerating (even though I knew she had experienced it). The author must improve that to avoid trivializing the fight for equality in the job market.
Overall, She Plays the Race Card is a decent book addressing an important topic. Although the details differ, the book contains descriptions of real situations that occur in the United States (and worldwide) and is very educational. Regarding the book's editing, I found only two minor grammatical errors. Although the book's message is essential, the author must improve some parts. The book is excellent, but the abovementioned problem is relevant and should be revised. For this reason, I decided to deduct one point from the final score. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to individuals wanting to understand racial issues in the United States better. Many advances have been made in the last 50 years, but there are still remnants of the past. However, the book contains many profane words, and I do not recommend this reading to anyone under 18.
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She Plays the Race Card
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon