America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America
America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016238
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America, Jim Wallis examines the pervasive impact of racism and white privilege in the United States. He advocates for honest dialogue and transformative action to address systemic inequities, urging readers to build a more just and inclusive society through faith, empathy, and understanding.
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Jim Wallis's America's Original Sin is praised for its earnest examination of racism and white privilege, advocating for societal reform rooted in Christian ethics. Critics appreciate its call to action for racial reconciliation, though some find its solutions overly idealistic. The book effectively sparks necessary dialogue but may lack depth on systemic complexities.
Who Should Read America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America?
Readers interested in social justice, racial equality, and faith-based activism may enjoy America's Original Sin. Fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates would find it engaging, as it addresses racism and white privilege with a hopeful lens.
2,488 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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238
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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