The best book/adaptation I've read on race as a white person so far!

Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Michael bring an important YA voice to Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility". As a white person in my 20s, this approach really worked for me but anyone 18+ could and should read this. I listened to this and loved hearing each woman's unique voice. I would, however, recommend picking up the physical copy because each chapter ends with journal prompts and discussion questions. Almost like a workbook style.

This answered a lot of questions I had and gave validation to being uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable is good! It means you are accepting and learning a new set of rules that didn't apply to you before - like opening your eyes to systemic racism. Race should be talked about and explored, not hidden away in an attempt to be "polite" or "non-confrontational". This book handled hard topics with grace and provided context and ways to do better as an anti-racist.

While this book can be read by all racial groups, the last section of the book is focused on how white people can change their fragility into agility. As someone who wants to be anti-racist but has a long way to go and a lot more to learn, this was a helpful step forward.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC! An easy 5 star listen.