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The Sum Of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone And How We Can Prosper Together,New
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New York Times Bestseller Longlisted For The National Book Award One Of Todays Most Insightful And Influential Thinkers Offers A Powerful Exploration Of Inequality And The Lesson That Generations Of Americans Have Failed To Learn: Racism Has A Cost For Everyonenot Just For People Of Color.Winner Of The Porchlight Business Book Award One Of The Best Books Of The Year: Time, The Washington Post, St. Louis Postdispatch, Ms. Magazine, Bookriot, Library Journalthis Is The Book Ive Been Waiting For.Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of How To Be An Antiracistlook For The Authors Podcast, The Sum Of Us, Based On This Book!Heather Mcghees Specialty Is The American Economyand The Mystery Of Why It So Often Fails The American Public. From The Financial Crisis Of 2008 To Rising Student Debt To Collapsing Public Infrastructure, She Found A Root Problem: Racism In Our Politics And Policymaking. But Not Just In The Most Obvious Indignities For People Of Color. Racism Has Costs For White People, Too. It Is The Common Denominator Of Our Most Vexing Public Problems, The Core Dysfunction Of Our Democracy And Constitutive Of The Spiritual And Moral Crises That Grip Us All. But How Did This Happen? And Is There A Way Out?Mcghee Embarks On A Deeply Personal Journey Across The Country From Maine To Mississippi To California, Tallying What We Lose When We Buy Into The Zerosum Paradigmthe Idea That Progress For Some Of Us Must Come At The Expense Of Others. Along The Way, She Meets White People Who Confide In Her About Losing Their Homes, Their Dreams, And Their Shot At Better Jobs To The Toxic Mix Of American Racism And Greed. This Is The Story Of How Public Goods In This Countryfrom Parks And Pools To Functioning Schoolshave Become Private Luxuries; Of How Unions Collapsed, Wages Stagnated, And Inequality Increased; And Of How This Country, Unique Among The Worlds Advanced Economies, Has Thwarted Universal Healthcare.But In Unlikely Places Of Worship And Work, Mcghee Finds Proof Of What She Calls The Solidarity Dividend: The Benefits We Gain When People Come Together Across Race To Accomplish What We Simply Cant Do On Our Own. The Sum Of Us Is Not Only A Brilliant Analysis Of How We Arrived Here But Also A Heartfelt Message, Delivered With Startling Empathy, From A Black Woman To A Multiracial America. It Leaves Us With A New Vision For A Future In Which We Finally Realize That Life Can Be More Than A Zerosum Game.Longlisted For The Andrew Carnegie Medal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Sum of Us'? A: 'The Sum of Us' explores the costs of racism on society as a whole, emphasizing that racism negatively impacts everyone—not just people of color. Heather McGhee discusses how systemic racism contributes to economic inequality and social dysfunction.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Sum of Us'? A: The author of 'The Sum of Us' is Heather McGhee, a prominent thinker and advocate focused on economic issues and systemic racism.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Sum of Us' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Sum of Us' contain? A: 'The Sum of Us' contains 448 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'The Sum of Us' published? A: 'The Sum of Us' was published on February 16, 2021.
- Q: Is 'The Sum of Us' suitable for book clubs? A: 'The Sum of Us' is suitable for book clubs, as it provokes thoughtful discussions on race, economics, and community solidarity.
- Q: What awards has 'The Sum of Us' received? A: 'The Sum of Us' has been recognized as a New York Times Bestseller and was longlisted for the National Book Award and the Andrew Carnegie Medal.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'The Sum of Us'? A: Readers can expect a compelling and empathetic writing style, as Heather McGhee combines personal anecdotes with thorough research to present her arguments.
- Q: Does 'The Sum of Us' have any accompanying media? A: Yes, there is a podcast titled 'The Sum of Us' that is based on the themes and discussions presented in the book.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in 'The Sum of Us'? A: 'The Sum of Us' discusses topics such as the economic impact of racism, the concept of the Solidarity Dividend, and the importance of cross-racial collaboration for social progress.