I’m actually sad that this journey is over. I did not want this book to end. 

Though the title is so provocative, the contents are not- Except for the article in the beginning that started the writing of this whole book. The tone of that article is angry and hurt, however the rest if the book isn’t, and it actually ends on an optimistic note. It lures you in with the cover then gives you the information in a well-presented and laid out way. 
The author’s voice comes through loud and clear. Proving point after point, dissecting racism and its effects on everything. It really is and essential handbook about racism.

The refreshing thing about it is that it is from Britain’s POV. The history that had been slept on for year, or overshadowed by the American one. I learned a lot from the history chapter alone, and then had discussions in the margins with this book, with the point I saw differently, and went rogue with my highlighters over the points I strongly agreed with.

One of my goals of this year is to read books that intellectually challenge or stimulate me and this was the perfect read for that!