113 pages 3 hours read

Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of racist ideas in America. Praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, some critics find the text dense and occasionally repetitive. Overall, it is celebrated for its educational value and insightful critique of systemic racism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stamped From the Beginning?

Readers who appreciate Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi are likely interested in racial history, social justice, and critical race theory. They may have enjoyed The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This book appeals to those who seek a comprehensive analysis of racism in America.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Music
Genre
African American Literature
Topics
History: U.S.
Civil Rights / Jim Crow
Black Lives Matter