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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
Really interesting look at Black mothering. Lots of information and perspective in this book. Often times contradictory or at adds which I appreciated. Very smart and specific.
This book was so inspiring! Definitely recommend. I loved the interviews with various activists/ mothers. I would love to hear this author's take in another 10 years or so when her child is a little older and she has experienced more of the things she's trying to figure out in this book.
I've been wanting to branch out on reading books from different parenting perspectives, as most of the books I've read have been written by middle class white women, and while that describes me as well I knew I would benefit from other people's perspectives. I heard McClain speak on The Double Shift Podcast, https://www.thedoubleshift.com/episodes/s3-episode-03-caring-for-each-other and picked up her book from the library. Reading this definitely puts my worries about parenting in perspective. My kids and I live in a world that is very accepting of us, so consequently all my worries about parenting choices, really pale in comparison to the worries of black mothers, who at every step of the parenting journey have road blocks thrown up against them. It's a powerful and important book representing a perspective that we do not see enough in parenting books.
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There aren't enough books written about intersectional motherhood. This was a very good one.
The author does an amazing job with interweaving personal, political, and history. Detrimental to any learning or unlearning that needs to be done.
I loved this—so excellent. I really think every white parent should read this (but it’s also not just a “should” read—it’s deeply thoughtful and enjoyable).
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pregnancy
I was interested in the political aspects of this book and found the first part of the book to be really important to enhancing my allyship. But things became too motherhood-focused and, while I think that is helpful for so many people, I don’t want to be a mother and couldn’t quite sit through these more specific moments the author described. This book is very valuable, though, and I think all parents should read it. I also am glad this book is available for black women and black parents. It’s clear to me that it is sorely needed.