I opened this book with the fundamental thought in my mind that this book probably wasn't really intended for me. 1. It was young adult, 2. I sought it out and 3. I constantly work to make myself a better white person. The writer addressed this thought almost instantly, using the quote: if you feel you don't need to read this book because you're already a decent white person, there's a good chance you're not as decent as you think". Humbled, corrected and hooked from then on.

This book is not patronising but educational. Scathing but inviting and friendly. Humorous without detracting from the serious issues discussed within it and modern without losing its timelessness. A real rare balance of traits to make what is truly a companion guide to being a better friend to Black people to be celebrated.

The book comes complete with appendices, interviews, quotations, a vocabulary list and even a playlist at the back so you can set the scene and learn about the music the writer references as he takes you through your reflection.

As an educator, this would be an IDEAL text to have a set of in my secondary school. To read, discuss and learn from. If I could buy 30 to let my 15 year olds explore this, I would.

Thanks to NetGalley for this amazing ARC in exchange for an honest review.