I thought that Courageous Discomfort was thoughtfully well written. Together, the authors were able to speak on the subject matter in a way that was relatable and honest. While I am not the primary target audience, I learned a few things and much of this book can be used to help better communicate with those who are trying to learn what it is to truly be an ally.

Voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of NetGalley, the Publisher and the authors Shanterra McBride and Rosalind Wiseman.

Courageous Discomfort: How to Have Important, Brave, Life-Changing Conversations about Race and Racism by Shanterra McBride and Rosalind Wiseman was empowering as heck! another incredible book about living in true community. A Must for EVERY bookshelf!

This book has some really strong content. I am learning and understanding more from different perspectives every day. I’m heavily involved in DEI at work and interested when this comes out to share.

I don’t recall any other book I’ve read on racism so thoroughly tackling the issue of how to have conversations about race that people will actually LISTEN to. Or how to have these same conversations without damaging relationships. The thought of allowing a racist to feel heard in a conversation sure can be distasteful, but I think the authors are correct in their belief that it’s a necessary component of true communication. Also, I appreciated their guidance on how to take correction with grace.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! This book provides a framework for navigating conversations about race. A great read for people learning to become a better advocate for POC. It was divided into 20 common questions/situations and how to deal with them in a productive way. A lot of it was pretty basic stuff but could definitely be a great resource, especially for those just starting their journey. For those that are already actively having these conversations it is a good reminder of the importance of action vs. complacence. I enjoyed that it had multiple POV’s and stories to further illustrate to readers the larger effects of what some may think of as “harmless” questions.