53 pages 1 hour read

Heather McGhee

The Sum of Us

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Heather McGhee's The Sum of Us is widely praised for its insightful examination of how racism negatively impacts both people of color and white individuals in the U.S. Critics commend McGhee's thorough research and compelling storytelling. Some, however, find the book's solutions idealistic and lacking practical application. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and important read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sum of Us?

Readers of The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee are socially conscious individuals interested in racial and economic justice. They appreciate works like Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me. Ideal for those who seek insightful analyses of societal structures and collective well-being.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Business / Economics
Themes
Society: Economics
Society: Politics & Government
Identity: Race