Corrie

This book was extremely stimulating and started a line of thinking for myself around the power of the mind, specifically how that power is untapped and sometimes uncontrolled to then influence action we may not want to be performing or better yet, aren't aware we are performing. I like how it's laid out and the stream of consciousness the author takes the reader down it really captivating and engaging.

Extremely beautiful book. After reading Biased by Jennifer L. Eberhardt it was a somewhat unexpected natural progression in terms of dealing with the realities of being marginalized by race and gender in systems built to keep you down. Having the poetic approach to the topic humanized it even more and reminded me as much as I can rationalize the psychology of this phenomenon I can not forget the pain being suffered. I also used it as a sounding board for my own emotions around race and gender and I parallel my lived experience to these literary anecdotes.

Because the media I watched and vernacular I followed growing up was heavily influenced by American culture, I think the way this book is written and the writing style comes across very natural to me. One of the easiest reading experiences I've had in a long time. That being said I read it right after reading Blink by Malcom Gladwell and it was such a great compliment to the topics introduced in that book.

In the beginning I found myself sympathizing for police officers in America who are radially prejudice to black and brown people, something I did not expect to feel from reading this book. By the end of the book I felt more human and open to the realities of how bias effects everyday decision, especially the influence of unconscious bias.

He has very radical views but I appreciate the sentiment behind his objectives. I think his intensity is a result of the severity of the issues he faced in that time. I can see how some people who are influenced by his work have formed their opinions. It was an inciteful book.

Bbeautiful book. This will leave a lasting impression on me and motivates me to view the world as a more opportunities place. Rather than approaching my life with trepidation.