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Why Are You So Sensitive?: Navigating Everyday, Unintended Microaggressions
An accessible look at microaggressions told from different perspectives, for people who know that they mess up sometimes and want to do better.
"You look better than me, and I'm a real woman!"
"You're so well spoken!"
"You're so brave for wearing that."
In her own life and activist work, Billie Lee has realized how painful microaggressions like these can be, even when they come from people whose intentions are good. As a trans woman in the public eye, Billie Lee has been on the receiving end of more than her fair share of microaggressions, but like most of us, she’s been guilty of them too.
In Why Are You So Sensitive? , Billie shares stories of microaggressions she's both received and committed, alongside an all-star list of contributors from different backgrounds including Brian Michael Smith, Isis King, and Jacob Tobia. Psychologist and microaggression expert Dr. Gina Torino provides analysis and advice to help readers better understand the underlying dynamics at play and simple ways to reduce harm in their own interactions.
Dynamic, relatable, and packed with insights, Why Are You So Sensitive? meets readers where they are and provides a vital blueprint for a better, kinder world.
"You look better than me, and I'm a real woman!"
"You're so well spoken!"
"You're so brave for wearing that."
In her own life and activist work, Billie Lee has realized how painful microaggressions like these can be, even when they come from people whose intentions are good. As a trans woman in the public eye, Billie Lee has been on the receiving end of more than her fair share of microaggressions, but like most of us, she’s been guilty of them too.
In Why Are You So Sensitive? , Billie shares stories of microaggressions she's both received and committed, alongside an all-star list of contributors from different backgrounds including Brian Michael Smith, Isis King, and Jacob Tobia. Psychologist and microaggression expert Dr. Gina Torino provides analysis and advice to help readers better understand the underlying dynamics at play and simple ways to reduce harm in their own interactions.
Dynamic, relatable, and packed with insights, Why Are You So Sensitive? meets readers where they are and provides a vital blueprint for a better, kinder world.
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Published September 10, 2024
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November 19, 2024
My thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an eARC of this book to read and review.
I think a good bit of the examples of "microaggression" detailed in this book are really just examples of gross stupidity on the speaker's part TBH. Like, holy heck, HOW does someone let half of that past their brain-filter and out of their mouth??
However, some of the examples given really were the listener being too sensitive. Let me dodge the rotten tomatoes and explain.
If someone is constantly exposed to microaggressions/stupidity and worse, eventually, they may start to hear m/s/w in everything spoken to them. What they have experienced and will sadly probably continue to experience is real, but not everything is m/s/w. The listener's POV can twist something innocent into something hurtful.
Example, one of my ex's would ALWAYS interpret anything I said in the worst possible way, assuming the worst and that what I said was a dig to hurt them and start a fight because of it. It made me not want to say anything and lots of awkward silences would ensue. Maybe I had said something in the beginning of our relationship that made them automatically react that way, maybe it was baggage from a prior relationship. I don't know because I never got any real dialogue when I tried to understand their "why".
Also not saying the speaker is innocent, just that they should be considered innocent before proven guilty and given a chance to learn/give an explanation. Only if you want to ask though, not telling anyone what to do, but it could help the speaker to not be m/s/w in the future. You don't have to be a teacher and honestly, pick your battles. At work there is a co-worker who is flagrantly misogynistic. Thankfully he only visits from another office on occasion. The last time he was in our office, I didn't ask him why he said what he did, I just understand that is who he is from years of interactions with him, told him what he said/did was unacceptable and then went up the management chain to express my displeasure with his boss. Sometimes talking isn't going to fix things. He did treat me with a tad more respect after that at least, but I'm not holding my breath for the next visit. It's hard for an @-hat to change his stripes.
One structural quibble, this book was not organized well. The chapters had headings such as "at work" and "relationships", but not all of the stories in those chapters corresponded with the title, which confused me and kicked me out of a book about a very important topic.
I'm glad that this book was saying that communication and checking one's expectations is important, but that was aimed more at the speaker than the one being spoken to. BOTH sides need to communicate and check their assumptions and maybe even ask themselves, why do I think/feel this way? Am I being overly insensitive to the other person and overly sensitive to myself? How can I balance the sensitivity so both of us are respected and equal partners in this dialogue?
2, this is an important book but I felt some of the examples didn't illustrate the thesis well, it was one-sided and the organization was too off for me to truly enjoy reading it, stars.
I think a good bit of the examples of "microaggression" detailed in this book are really just examples of gross stupidity on the speaker's part TBH. Like, holy heck, HOW does someone let half of that past their brain-filter and out of their mouth??
However, some of the examples given really were the listener being too sensitive. Let me dodge the rotten tomatoes and explain.
If someone is constantly exposed to microaggressions/stupidity and worse, eventually, they may start to hear m/s/w in everything spoken to them. What they have experienced and will sadly probably continue to experience is real, but not everything is m/s/w. The listener's POV can twist something innocent into something hurtful.
Example, one of my ex's would ALWAYS interpret anything I said in the worst possible way, assuming the worst and that what I said was a dig to hurt them and start a fight because of it. It made me not want to say anything and lots of awkward silences would ensue. Maybe I had said something in the beginning of our relationship that made them automatically react that way, maybe it was baggage from a prior relationship. I don't know because I never got any real dialogue when I tried to understand their "why".
Also not saying the speaker is innocent, just that they should be considered innocent before proven guilty and given a chance to learn/give an explanation. Only if you want to ask though, not telling anyone what to do, but it could help the speaker to not be m/s/w in the future. You don't have to be a teacher and honestly, pick your battles. At work there is a co-worker who is flagrantly misogynistic. Thankfully he only visits from another office on occasion. The last time he was in our office, I didn't ask him why he said what he did, I just understand that is who he is from years of interactions with him, told him what he said/did was unacceptable and then went up the management chain to express my displeasure with his boss. Sometimes talking isn't going to fix things. He did treat me with a tad more respect after that at least, but I'm not holding my breath for the next visit. It's hard for an @-hat to change his stripes.
One structural quibble, this book was not organized well. The chapters had headings such as "at work" and "relationships", but not all of the stories in those chapters corresponded with the title, which confused me and kicked me out of a book about a very important topic.
I'm glad that this book was saying that communication and checking one's expectations is important, but that was aimed more at the speaker than the one being spoken to. BOTH sides need to communicate and check their assumptions and maybe even ask themselves, why do I think/feel this way? Am I being overly insensitive to the other person and overly sensitive to myself? How can I balance the sensitivity so both of us are respected and equal partners in this dialogue?
2, this is an important book but I felt some of the examples didn't illustrate the thesis well, it was one-sided and the organization was too off for me to truly enjoy reading it, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 13, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4
I found this book to be immensely eye-opening and insightful. I appreciated the various perspectives from different individuals and their willingness to share pieces of their stories and how they’ve been impacted by micro aggressions. We’re reminded to that words aren’t just words, but things that can create lasting impressions.
“If you felt it, it happened.”
The added notes by Dr. Gina C. Torino reminded us that we’re all guilty of partaking in the distribution of micro aggressions and the harmful implications that can come with them. What ultimately matters is that we can keep ourselves in check and ultimately strive to heal from these engrained assumptions and biases we’re adopted over time. We all have room for growth, and these gentle reminders that we’re capable of changing some of these perceived “fixed” mindsets is extremely empowering.
The term, “why are you so sensitive”, “invalidates the systemic injustices and discrimination that the recipient is facing while revealing the privileged that shield the speech giver from them.”
Reading the narratives in this book also reminded me of my own experiences being on the receiving end or even the dealing end of micro aggressions. It humbled me in many ways, and also opened my heart to more forgiveness of others due to the past experiences that may have come with their perceptions. It also opened me to looking into my own biases and reminding myself that these things aren’t universally true.
I highly recommend that everyone takes some time to peruse through the books contents. My only reasoning for deducting one star is for my own personal preferences of diction that was used and the general structure of the book itself. Otherwise, the stories presented were moving, and provided building blocks to shift some of our own underlying assumptions.
I found this book to be immensely eye-opening and insightful. I appreciated the various perspectives from different individuals and their willingness to share pieces of their stories and how they’ve been impacted by micro aggressions. We’re reminded to that words aren’t just words, but things that can create lasting impressions.
“If you felt it, it happened.”
The added notes by Dr. Gina C. Torino reminded us that we’re all guilty of partaking in the distribution of micro aggressions and the harmful implications that can come with them. What ultimately matters is that we can keep ourselves in check and ultimately strive to heal from these engrained assumptions and biases we’re adopted over time. We all have room for growth, and these gentle reminders that we’re capable of changing some of these perceived “fixed” mindsets is extremely empowering.
The term, “why are you so sensitive”, “invalidates the systemic injustices and discrimination that the recipient is facing while revealing the privileged that shield the speech giver from them.”
Reading the narratives in this book also reminded me of my own experiences being on the receiving end or even the dealing end of micro aggressions. It humbled me in many ways, and also opened my heart to more forgiveness of others due to the past experiences that may have come with their perceptions. It also opened me to looking into my own biases and reminding myself that these things aren’t universally true.
I highly recommend that everyone takes some time to peruse through the books contents. My only reasoning for deducting one star is for my own personal preferences of diction that was used and the general structure of the book itself. Otherwise, the stories presented were moving, and provided building blocks to shift some of our own underlying assumptions.
June 3, 2024
Throughout this entire book, I was highlighting and taking notes like crazy, because
**We all commit microaggressions; the key is to keep working at being better.**
Each story in this book moving and eye-opening. The addition of expert advice from Dr. Gina C. Torino really made this book what it is. because let's be honest, it can be easy to act petty or hurtful in response to agressors but not always helpful like the tools provided by an actual psychologist.
thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC
**We all commit microaggressions; the key is to keep working at being better.**
Each story in this book moving and eye-opening. The addition of expert advice from Dr. Gina C. Torino really made this book what it is. because let's be honest, it can be easy to act petty or hurtful in response to agressors but not always helpful like the tools provided by an actual psychologist.
thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC
June 10, 2024
I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley.
I enjoyed reading this book sooo much! The author shares her own personal experiences with microaggressions, as well as other people's testimonies regarding homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, discrimination against BIPOC, among others. It's so sad so see that some people make certain comments so lightly without thinking about what they're truly saying and without taking other people's feelings into account. Under each testimony there's an expert's take on the situation. These comments are written by Dr. Gina C. Torino, a psychologist and microaggression expert. The book also provides ways to respond to microaggressions and helpful resources. This is a book I recommend to everyone!
I enjoyed reading this book sooo much! The author shares her own personal experiences with microaggressions, as well as other people's testimonies regarding homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, discrimination against BIPOC, among others. It's so sad so see that some people make certain comments so lightly without thinking about what they're truly saying and without taking other people's feelings into account. Under each testimony there's an expert's take on the situation. These comments are written by Dr. Gina C. Torino, a psychologist and microaggression expert. The book also provides ways to respond to microaggressions and helpful resources. This is a book I recommend to everyone!
June 4, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for giving me access to this book.
I love reading books on validation and invalidation. This is a topic that needs to be talked more about. Microaggressions and invalidation occur all the time; and mainly with no malicious intention. Billie (the author) put together not only their examples, but other individuals examples and experiences with being invalidated. We, as a collective whole, need to be more mindful of the words that we use so as not to accidentally hurt anyone.
I love reading books on validation and invalidation. This is a topic that needs to be talked more about. Microaggressions and invalidation occur all the time; and mainly with no malicious intention. Billie (the author) put together not only their examples, but other individuals examples and experiences with being invalidated. We, as a collective whole, need to be more mindful of the words that we use so as not to accidentally hurt anyone.
May 15, 2024
Why Are You So Sensitive?
Written By: Sable Quinn
Sable’s Rating: 4/5 stars
Content Warning: microaggressions, potentially triggering phrases & stories.
Why Are You So Sensitive?, Billie Lee. Andrews McMeel, August 13, 2024. 176 pp.
This new anthology of short and true stories compiled and contributed by Billie Lee is an important and well-developed read. Lee delves into the uncomfortable topic of microaggressions. She includes her own experiences and feelings, however, she also goes one step further to include Dr. Gina C. Torino, a doctor in psychology. The book is divided into four chapters: Friends and Family, Dating and Relationships, Workplace, and Strangers and Acquaintances. Within each chapter, Lee has compiled many different stories and experiences from individuals who originate from all walks of life: lesbian, bisexual, trans, people of color, gendering between men and women, etc. After each account, Dr. Torino inserts an “Expert Take,” explaining how each story contains a microaggression.Tr., then Torino offers advice on how to deal with similar situations in the future. At the end of each chapter, they also include a conclusion that summarizes the microaggressions that were introduced and explained within the chapter and once again provides advice.
A few stories included struck me particularly and made me pause for a second. One of the stories was from an Anonymous source; an Indigenous woman tells the audience about an instance when she was on the phone with her partner and his grandparents. During the call, she overheard his grandparents say, “She’s so pretty; she doesn’t even look like an ‘Indio’” (Lee, 8). Not only is that phrase a microaggression toward our current narrator, but as she continues the story, it’s revealed that the grandparents are of the same heritage as her, meaning what they are saying is also degrading themselves, yet they refuse to acknowledge that. The saddest part for this narrator is the fact that her partner’s grandparents couldn’t recognize that they were hurting themselves as well.
The next story that made me pause and take everything I was reading in was from Lee’s life which she includes in Chapter 1: Friends and Family. She talks about how her grandmother had suffered significant hearing loss and struggled auditorily most of her life afterward due to domestic violence. As a result, Lee’s mother and her thirteen aunts and uncles grew up being an extremely loud family, mostly adjusting to being able to communicate with their mother. Lee goes on to explain that her mother has been loud her entire life, that she was convinced that when her parents met, her dad heard her mother before he even saw her, falling in love almost immediately. Yet, throughout their relationship, Lee recalls, “I can remember my father cutting his eyes at my mom, hissing at her to “Keep it down!” or “Stop being so loud!” especially when we were in public” (Lee, 17).
One of the things that I loved most about this collection and Lee’s take on different microaggressions she has experienced in her life, especially as a trans woman, is how she does not take it lying down. She is a woman not to be messed with, she will not let people get away with these microaggressions and she will be frank about it. For example, skipping along to Chapter 2: Dating and Relationships, she talks about how whenever she disagreed with something her partner said he would ask if she was taking too many hormones (simply because she was on hormone therapy). Lee states “Traditional (read: dated, invalid) ideas of masculinity and femininity dictate that men are powerful if they show no emotion; similarly, when a woman shows emotion, it is because she is weak” (Lee, 47). I love the sassiness she includes within her own stories, showing that no matter what others may think or say, she will no longer take these microaggressions or other negative instances lying down. She is going to call out and fight everything that is hurled at her.
Overall, Why Are You So Sensitive?, has not only shown me and helped me realize specific instances that are microaggressions that I didn’t previously realize (such as the phrase “I was only joking,”) are hurtful and incorrect. I was able to learn a lot from these different accounts from people with vastly different backgrounds and experiences, but Billie Lee and Dr. Gina C. Torino also provide much insight and even helpful guides within the back to help navigate a better and more polite world. Honestly, everyone should give this a read to be made aware of these instances and to develop tools to better their beings.
Written By: Sable Quinn
Sable’s Rating: 4/5 stars
Content Warning: microaggressions, potentially triggering phrases & stories.
Why Are You So Sensitive?, Billie Lee. Andrews McMeel, August 13, 2024. 176 pp.
This new anthology of short and true stories compiled and contributed by Billie Lee is an important and well-developed read. Lee delves into the uncomfortable topic of microaggressions. She includes her own experiences and feelings, however, she also goes one step further to include Dr. Gina C. Torino, a doctor in psychology. The book is divided into four chapters: Friends and Family, Dating and Relationships, Workplace, and Strangers and Acquaintances. Within each chapter, Lee has compiled many different stories and experiences from individuals who originate from all walks of life: lesbian, bisexual, trans, people of color, gendering between men and women, etc. After each account, Dr. Torino inserts an “Expert Take,” explaining how each story contains a microaggression.Tr., then Torino offers advice on how to deal with similar situations in the future. At the end of each chapter, they also include a conclusion that summarizes the microaggressions that were introduced and explained within the chapter and once again provides advice.
A few stories included struck me particularly and made me pause for a second. One of the stories was from an Anonymous source; an Indigenous woman tells the audience about an instance when she was on the phone with her partner and his grandparents. During the call, she overheard his grandparents say, “She’s so pretty; she doesn’t even look like an ‘Indio’” (Lee, 8). Not only is that phrase a microaggression toward our current narrator, but as she continues the story, it’s revealed that the grandparents are of the same heritage as her, meaning what they are saying is also degrading themselves, yet they refuse to acknowledge that. The saddest part for this narrator is the fact that her partner’s grandparents couldn’t recognize that they were hurting themselves as well.
The next story that made me pause and take everything I was reading in was from Lee’s life which she includes in Chapter 1: Friends and Family. She talks about how her grandmother had suffered significant hearing loss and struggled auditorily most of her life afterward due to domestic violence. As a result, Lee’s mother and her thirteen aunts and uncles grew up being an extremely loud family, mostly adjusting to being able to communicate with their mother. Lee goes on to explain that her mother has been loud her entire life, that she was convinced that when her parents met, her dad heard her mother before he even saw her, falling in love almost immediately. Yet, throughout their relationship, Lee recalls, “I can remember my father cutting his eyes at my mom, hissing at her to “Keep it down!” or “Stop being so loud!” especially when we were in public” (Lee, 17).
One of the things that I loved most about this collection and Lee’s take on different microaggressions she has experienced in her life, especially as a trans woman, is how she does not take it lying down. She is a woman not to be messed with, she will not let people get away with these microaggressions and she will be frank about it. For example, skipping along to Chapter 2: Dating and Relationships, she talks about how whenever she disagreed with something her partner said he would ask if she was taking too many hormones (simply because she was on hormone therapy). Lee states “Traditional (read: dated, invalid) ideas of masculinity and femininity dictate that men are powerful if they show no emotion; similarly, when a woman shows emotion, it is because she is weak” (Lee, 47). I love the sassiness she includes within her own stories, showing that no matter what others may think or say, she will no longer take these microaggressions or other negative instances lying down. She is going to call out and fight everything that is hurled at her.
Overall, Why Are You So Sensitive?, has not only shown me and helped me realize specific instances that are microaggressions that I didn’t previously realize (such as the phrase “I was only joking,”) are hurtful and incorrect. I was able to learn a lot from these different accounts from people with vastly different backgrounds and experiences, but Billie Lee and Dr. Gina C. Torino also provide much insight and even helpful guides within the back to help navigate a better and more polite world. Honestly, everyone should give this a read to be made aware of these instances and to develop tools to better their beings.
June 3, 2024
One of the things I enjoyed about this book was they way it does such a great job of highlighting the varied kind of microaggressions across varied identities and addressing different aspects of peoples lives. By having so many people write about their lived experiences it easily highlights not only what the microaggressions are but exactly how they make the recipient feel in that moment. I appreciated how the expert take at the end of each story helped explain how some phrases were microaggressions by dissecting what their underlying meaning is. While it is important to take someone's word if they're hurt, resources like these are immensely helpful to understand the why some words hurt. I will say, sometimes the Expert Take suggestion on how to deal with receiving a microaggression could get repetitive, as it felt like it consistently boiled down to either opening a dialogue (if you felt safe and able to do so) or making sure to have a support network to rely on and talk to after such an incident. While these are both good suggestions, it felt weird to keep rehashing that in different ways throughout the book.
I received a print galley from Andrew McMeel publishing.
I received a print galley from Andrew McMeel publishing.
June 20, 2024
I really enjoyed all the personal stories. I learned a lot from them.. They covered so many topics from a wide variety of people and events.... families, work place, public, race, sex, looks, age etc.
The advice for those getting microaggressions was all the same... find your people. THat is hard to do.
I wish in many cases the personal stories were longer or had an epilogue... how are they now.
I could see myself on both sides... I have experienced them and did not realize it and I have said them .... without realizing how my statements really were. Yes communication is the key and I think in many cases ... so is forgiveness.. when people don't know what they are doing or how they are coming across . I think for the majority of people.. they will do better when they know better
The advice for those getting microaggressions was all the same... find your people. THat is hard to do.
I wish in many cases the personal stories were longer or had an epilogue... how are they now.
I could see myself on both sides... I have experienced them and did not realize it and I have said them .... without realizing how my statements really were. Yes communication is the key and I think in many cases ... so is forgiveness.. when people don't know what they are doing or how they are coming across . I think for the majority of people.. they will do better when they know better
July 5, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.
“What’s dangerous about “I was just joking” is that it lets people think they’re off the hook”
Divided into many short stories about people’s experiences with micro aggressions, this book was easy to read, straight to the point and very clear. Some are just shocking to read, makes me think how people think it’s okay to say things like that. But some are more subtle and some people wouldnt know that they were offending the other person. It was interesting to read them all put together. Ranging from sexuality, body positivity, food, racism, appearances, compliments that arent actually compliments, intelligence, assumptions people make subconsciously…
And concluding with how to respond to microaggressions. This was a great read and I really enjoyed it.
“What’s dangerous about “I was just joking” is that it lets people think they’re off the hook”
Divided into many short stories about people’s experiences with micro aggressions, this book was easy to read, straight to the point and very clear. Some are just shocking to read, makes me think how people think it’s okay to say things like that. But some are more subtle and some people wouldnt know that they were offending the other person. It was interesting to read them all put together. Ranging from sexuality, body positivity, food, racism, appearances, compliments that arent actually compliments, intelligence, assumptions people make subconsciously…
And concluding with how to respond to microaggressions. This was a great read and I really enjoyed it.
April 29, 2024
Received from NetGalley for honest review. This book offers the experiences of several people and their how they deal with microaggressions. These are often words that are said that one thinks are complimentary or non-harmful but, actually are damaging. Each section is capped off by advice from a professional psychologist.
The stories were interesting to read. However, it did get somewhat repetitive as most went through the same issues. Overall, the reader does learn how they might be inadvertently offending those around them. Recommend to read as it is never hurts to learn how to be a nicer person.
The stories were interesting to read. However, it did get somewhat repetitive as most went through the same issues. Overall, the reader does learn how they might be inadvertently offending those around them. Recommend to read as it is never hurts to learn how to be a nicer person.
June 4, 2024
While there is a lot of good advice in this book on guarding against microaggressions in one's speech and manners, the book is "jumbley". The contributors provide instances of microaggressions against themselves and there are a lot of repeats of similar instances as other writers. While I appreciate, and empathize, with these instances, I tired of reading the same-old, same-old. The advice box even mentions this, "as noted previously in this book...". I did appreciate the list of resources provided in the back of the book and I also appreciated the diversity of the individuals chosen to contribute. However, I found the book rather redundant and would not read it again.
July 12, 2024
Why Are You So Sensitive? explores microaggressions in very plain language, making the topic more accessible and understandable (as someone who's been to a few microaggression seminars as a student, in discussion groups, and in the workplace, they can be a little "academic"). The anecdotes and expert takes give real-world examples that aid in understanding microaggressions and their impact, and would be great for discussion or for anyone ready to do the work. Also, it's a beautifully designed book!
Thank you, Andrews McMeel and Netgalley, for an advance ebook in exchange for a fair review.
Thank you, Andrews McMeel and Netgalley, for an advance ebook in exchange for a fair review.
April 15, 2024
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.
Why Are You So Sensitive was quite the interesting and relatable read.
I mean, let's be honest. We are all sensitive to some degree, right? And I can't tell you how many times I've literally questioned myself on why I was taking something so small / petty so personally. This book definitely gave me some insight on that.
I think the colors of the cover were great, and I loved the font on the cover!
I would definitely read others by this author.
Why Are You So Sensitive was quite the interesting and relatable read.
I mean, let's be honest. We are all sensitive to some degree, right? And I can't tell you how many times I've literally questioned myself on why I was taking something so small / petty so personally. This book definitely gave me some insight on that.
I think the colors of the cover were great, and I loved the font on the cover!
I would definitely read others by this author.
May 4, 2024
I received an electronic ARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing through Edelweiss+.
I took time to reflect after every few writings as Lee offered example after example from the contributors. It's not hard to see ourselves somewhere in these pages. Too often, it may be in a thoughtless comment that does damage we may never see. Those who shared showed courage and a commitment to teach others and hold us accountable for thinking before blurting. This is a book to read and revisit and reflect on our own actions and words.
I took time to reflect after every few writings as Lee offered example after example from the contributors. It's not hard to see ourselves somewhere in these pages. Too often, it may be in a thoughtless comment that does damage we may never see. Those who shared showed courage and a commitment to teach others and hold us accountable for thinking before blurting. This is a book to read and revisit and reflect on our own actions and words.
June 27, 2024
If you like Lee, then this is a must have. If you are interested in microaggressions it works as well. However, there were several repetitive situations from different people making things oversaturated. Not for a sit and read all at once, but a slow digestion, even within the chapter/subject itself. Read via an online and physical reader copies.
August 17, 2024
This was a great read, covering micro aggressions and what they mean and the impact they have. Such an important conversation, and so many important personal stories and experiences shared in this book. I highly recommend
Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
May 16, 2024
I thought this was going to be more of a “how to” than a recollection of other’s experiences. While welcome and diverse, I was looking for more of a self-help moment!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.
January 12, 2025
I highly recommend this book. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
This was in every way, life-changing. The best self-reflection I could structure: Be kind. Let’s be educated. We are called to be sensitive towards everyone because each of them deserves to be respected just as you. No matter what you see on the outside, please take caution before saying things that might be harmful in any way.
Thank you for the eye-opening stories and expert takes. This book deserves to be put out there and be read by everyone.
This was in every way, life-changing. The best self-reflection I could structure: Be kind. Let’s be educated. We are called to be sensitive towards everyone because each of them deserves to be respected just as you. No matter what you see on the outside, please take caution before saying things that might be harmful in any way.
Thank you for the eye-opening stories and expert takes. This book deserves to be put out there and be read by everyone.
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