A very interesting and hard hitting read. It's very interesting to read about people effected by the things we hear about so often in the news.

An important and difficult read about bigotry, harassment and hate crimes in the lead-up to and aftermath of the 2016 election. Told by the survivors themselves, the stories are incredibly powerful and heartbreaking. I do wish there was more here about what we can do to prevent this, though a bit of this was covered in the "Conclusion" chapter. And I do worry that this book will just be more "preaching to the choir," as the people who could really benefit from putting themselves in the shoes of people in marginalized communities are not likely to pick up this book of their own accord. Regardless, and sadly, this is necessary reading.

Sometimes I try to put myself into the position of the person who doesn’t see the extent to which white supremacy is embedded into the US past and present, and if this current administration has anything to do with it, well into the future. I try to see what they see, or don’t see, and it makes me feel slightly helpless, as how can we prove to these people that they are continuing to allow hate to be perpetuated through their society, just by not seeing it happen right in front of their noses. Maybe, just maybe, if they read this book they would have a better idea of why silence is complicity.

American Hate is a collection of testimonials from people who have been affected by prejudice, racism, hate, mainly around and after the 2016 election. Arjun Singh Sethi has collected stories from a variety of voices: undocumented people, POC, disabled, transgender, queer, Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, and so on, and lets them tell their stories in their own words. Some of these stories made national headlines, others you may never have heard about before, but they all must be heard, and they are all extremely shocking, and may also be triggering for many.

Arjun Singh Sethi provides an excellent foreword and afterword with information on how we can make positive change with resistance and our voices and actions, as well as how we can be allies, and/or protect ourselves, depending on our situation. We are currently in a country where white supremacy, oppression, and hatred are the main course for those in power, and while they feed on these evils, more and more people are suffering in private and in public from their legacy. These are the testimonials that need a spotlight on them, and need to be shoved in people’s faces until they understand that dismissal and non-reaction to hatred is a huge part of the problem.

We must never let these voices be silenced. Thanks to The New Press and Netgalley for the advance copy of this book!

This is a hard book to read, mostly because of the fact that it's all true accounts of hatred and racism and just sheer prejudice that people in the US experience on a daily basis simply for being different than the perceived "norm" of the "ciswhite hetero male" American. A norm which is rapidly changing and America, hopefully changing with it. This book however, shows the hateful last gasp of the American racists, sexists, and bigots that have been hiding under the surface, emboldened by the danger that is the presidency of the joke after Obama.

This book would be a good addition to any library where the population is not regularly exposed to these issues, because it might tempt someone to jump outside their comfort zone for a change.

Hate seeks to silence so it is all the more important to hear these voices of survivors of hate crimes in the USA. History is being written now and we need to face these stories head on and try to make a bridge of understanding between people. As diverse as the authors of these stories are, they all have the common experience of dealing with the increased hatred and bigotry of Americans. We, as readers, have the power to hear them and stand up to say that this is not this is not acceptable and this is not the US that we want to have.

Highly political, this book records the horrendous accounts of hate experienced by people from many different backgrounds. There are many references to the escalation of fear and hate in 'Trump's America'. Our system is failing. These stories needed to be told and HEARD. Hate in America is one of the biggest sins against humanity. American Hate personalizes the stories we hear almost daily in the news and makes them human-- unforgettable.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a good, short work that offers the important narratives of several people that have been adversely affected by the 2016 election. This diverse group is united by a common theme of hate, whether it entails the assault of a minor, the burning of a house of worship, murder, or just good old fashioned racist rhetoric and symbols. They have experienced some of the worst that the US has to offer.

Yet, they are not cowed into silence and united is not simply a word. Every chapter entails an empathy and solidarity between these various minorities, be they Muslim, Jewish, disabled, LGBTQ, Latinx, or African American. They all stand together and refused to be driven into silence. All in all it is a highly inspiring work.

This book should be a must read for all. Very honest even though the subject matter was about hate and how people have encountered it. This is a book also about resilience. I admire and commend all the authors who told their stories in this book. And, I commend the author for bringing it all together. As I read these stories, all I could think about was this is happening in this day and time. Most of the stories give their thoughts on why this is happening, and this may be true, but it needs to stop. No one person is better than the other. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. A must read!!!!!