This was a painful read but well worth the effort. I had been aware of the struggles of our non-white non-male citizens but not with such thoughtfulness and insights. No wonder some wanted to ban it - because they have little to no argument against it. Reading this book made me angry - it was like finding the diary of your significant other and learning they had been unfaithful for decades. I thought I knew this person/country but then you see the bigger picture and you can’t help but feel crushed. But then again reading this book makes me hopeful because the author got her finger right on the pulse of the problem. Isabel is a hero for writing this - many thanks for calling this out and for all the brave souls that lived and continue to live through it.

Every American should read this book. So many striking examples of caste system and similarities between the US and facist regimes. Really opens your eyes to the atrocities committed to African Americans and lower caste communities. We can do better as a country. Educate yourself and read this book.

If any book ever successfully described the current mess the United States is in this is it. Beautifully written.

This book hits you like a ton of bricks. She lays out plainly how an artificial system has controlled our society for centuries and still does today. It all makes sense now.

This reading gave me a greater understanding of the what, why and how generations of my people have experienced. Clear as the nose on the collective face, we are each responsible, (strike that: we OWE A DUTY), to ourselves and future generations to eradicate the very concept of this evil of perceived, arbitrary and accepted supremacy. From race and color delineations made by others, to ‘colorism’ among and against ourselves. That GOD, (as Source), has tolerated us defiling Source’s creation in this manner is truly a testament to Source’s patience and love. We can only be forgiven if we change.

I was mesmerized by this book. I thought I was taught US History-not exactly.

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This book has helped me better understand the political atmosphere we find ourselves currently embroiled in. I wish everyone would read this for a better appreciation of how to approach our next election.

The content turned into a platform for the authors rant on red vs blue, global warming , abortion , etc.

The people who need to read this will not. It’s sobered and frightening.