When a person has lived long enough their true colors will inevitably be discovered. Observers will see, yes, they've 'manned up' and the 'good' can be seen. On the other hand, very much the opposite, where the 'bad' and 'ugly' show up, big as life.

Such is the case as seen in this multicultural book, Disposable. The many shortcomings and injustices within the American society and system pre-existed and fomented, but it was COVID that showed those true colors, above ground.

The 'disposable' people, Sarah Jones, the book's author explains, were located at the lower echelons of wealth and position. These were/are the ones residingin very poor conditions, in nursing homes, if they were lucky enough to afford it, homeless shelters, and prisons; or who worked at such places as courier services warehouses for online shopping, for instance. The treatment these people suffered especially during covid has been detailed in this, shall we call it, 'accounting' book.

I believe the serious-minded reader will take their time to thoughtfully read through this book. The author, I feel, is constructively sharing a deep and somber message, yet one that has a sharp tone to hopefully capture someones' attention.

The inequalities of social injustice and desparities abounded between rich and poor, black and white America. No doubt these issues happen wherever human beings live but Jones' examples stem from real people's real deep-seated experiences of 'Covid victims' that have come to her attention and especially brought blatantly to the surface.

In my opinion everyone should read this 'message' especially policy makers, whether conservative or democrat. The message that social justice needs to be implimented and upheld is the caring attitude and action, I get from reading this book. Do check it out.

I give this book my 5-Star rating.

~Eunice C., Blogger/Reviewer~

November 2024

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.