This is sort of like a novel length editorial mixed with a memoir. A large amount of the time in the book is dedicated to Oluo’s anecdotes, which she uses to set the stage for statistics and arguments. The stories are poignant and the topics very relevant.

If you are already pretty keyed in to racial issues, some of the topics and explanations will feel basic: the book spends a lot of time laying out why particular racial issues are valid and important. If you are new thinking about racial issues, this is a really good starting point for getting a deep dive into everything you have been missing. Regardless, Oluo’s stories were emotional and impactful and make the book worth a listen or read even if none of these topics are new.

I’m not sure I would recommend this book to your aunt who doesn’t believe in White privilege. I think the audience for this book is people who are willing to do the work and get uncomfortable learning about systemic injustice. This isn’t a research book, it is the voice of one person’s experiences and opinions, so I would say it is not perfect, but it is a good conversational overview of issues specifically related to Black Americans, and occasionally by extension, other American POC.