So You Want to Talk about Race

A lot of the points in this book I'm familiar with already, but I'm not the most articulate when talking, so part of me picking this up was hoping that I'd get more things to think over and help me feel more prepared for those conversations.

I really appreciate the angle this book takes - systemic racism - rather than saying you should focus on each individual person with racist views. This is not only a more productive (and healthier) way to look at the big picture, but I think that helps make this book reasonable for giving to people I know that don't quite know/get these issues, but are receptive to hearing. I also appreciate that the author used an example of privilege that she herself had; I think that helps break down the assumptions that come with that word. It becomes less threatening when we understand everyone has some sort of privilege.

This book cites its sources if you need more info. It's a quick read (especially since I used it as a break from a ~120 year old book I'm reading atm), informative, and respectful to the reader while also trying to help you see from another perspective.