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Ibram X. Kendi

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

Ibram X. KendiNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped From the Beginning

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

540

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Various eras

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi is a comprehensive history of racist ideas in America, structured around the lives of five significant figures: Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, William Lloyd Garrison, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Angela Davis. Kendi explores the development and impact of racist thought across various disciplines and political movements, challenging misconceptions about the origins of racist policies and ideas. The book addresses sensitive topics such as racism, classism, sexism, and homophobia.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.7

49,889 ratings

93%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

4.7

49,889 ratings

93%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

540

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Various eras

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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