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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
- Narrated by: Emmanuel Acho
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Passionately read by the author, Emmanuel Acho.
An urgent primer on race and racism, from Emmanuel Acho, an American Football Legend and host of the viral hit video series Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.
In Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, Acho takes on all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, many white people are afraid to ask – yet which everyone needs the answers to, now more than ever. With the same open-hearted generosity that has made his video series of the same name a phenomenon, Acho explains the vital core of such fraught concepts as white privilege, cultural appropriation and ‘reverse racism’.
In his own words, he provides a space of compassion and understanding in a discussion that can lack both. He asks only for the reader’s curiosity – but along the way, he will galvanize all of us to join the anti-racist fight.
Critic reviews
"I really love this." (Jada Pinkett Smith)
"What Emmanuel Acho has to say is important." (Matthew McConaughey)
"An absolute must-read.... Emmanuel Acho dives into important subjects like cultural appropriation and white privilege, urging you to find a way to join in the fight against racism." (Cosmopolitan)
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- Neozoe
- 08-12-20
Sensitive but delivered with aplomb & naivete
Emmanuel is a very eloquent speaker. I was certainly enrapt and enamoured by his skillful engagement in these uncomfortable conversations.
I enjoyed every bit of history that he brought to bear on the subject.
The naivete shows up in thinking that humans, on their own can rid themselves of the prejudice manifest in racism against black people in particular.
A very good listen and accompanying PDF was a terrific bonus!
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- Aideen O'Riordan
- 13-12-20
Essential reading
The story of bias , prejudice and discrimination communicated so fluently the only choice is to be comfortable with all of the uncomfortable
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- Grace Kew
- 30-08-21
Incredibly inspiring, challenging and truthful conversations
Throughly enjoyed listening to this book which is filled with loads of ideas, inspiration, learning and very helpful tips and resources.
It is written in a very candid way and invites one to reflect on their own perceptions around the agenda of race, racism and Black Lives Matter. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to learn, understand and play a role in making our world a much better place for all races to live in harmony or maybe you are just curious to explore and learn about how you can become a good ally.
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- Aiko
- 10-11-21
eye-opening
The voice is clear and lenguaje is understandable. Is really informative and interesting. eye-opening for the ignorant about black culture. Definitely recommend.
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- Elizabth Cleary
- 30-10-21
Utterly Delightful - and very practical too
I enjoyed, was educated, and was challenged as I have already been by Acho'ls videos.
Both what he says, but also the clear way he says it, makes for easy understanding. - and understanding is surely the theme he conveys to each person who experiences his ideas - we are challenged to listen, to take in, and to pass on.
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- dontbesorry80
- 07-03-21
Genius.
I'm never trying to answer another question about race again. I will be directing everyone to this book. Fantastic.
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- jd
- 12-11-23
Great listen
I learnt something actually a lot of things from this audiobook. Even if I am a Black leaving outside the USA. So thank you.
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- Rayder N Machado
- 24-11-21
Great Book
Definitely recommend this book as it give a very informative and guided ways to understand racism and systematic white supremacy in our daily life and brother and sisters endure so much suffering, plus let us know how to ask the hard question and keeping discussion on the topic
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- Majid Hussain
- 21-03-21
Perspective is important
As a British Pakistani man, there is a lot I can relate to with facing similar struggles, however I never understood the perspective from a black man. I have black friends but none of them could articulate their points of view like Emmanuel does with history and context, which is very important. I now have some sort of understanding of what it is like for a black man and I loved how he answered common questions from white people. He also speaks so well in his interviews/videos, so getting him to read his own book makes it that bit better. Let’s affect change from within our own homes out. That’s how we can become allies.
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- Boo
- 15-01-24
Accessible
The author is really gifted at using everyday anecdotes and historical facts to break down complicated issues into accessible information. Overall a great book and surprisingly easy listening considering the topic.
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