Description
In this incisive, timely work, Ijeoma Oluo explores what it means to be “mediocre” in a world that rewards performance, punishes difference, and turns identity into a measuring stick. Through sharp cultural observation and personal reflection, she traces how systems of power shape who gets to be seen as exceptional—and how the pressure to prove oneself can become its own kind of trap. Blending social critique with accessible storytelling, the book examines ambition, belonging, and the myths we inherit about merit, success, and self-worth. With Oluo’s distinctive voice—clear, urgent, and deeply empathetic—this is a call to rethink the standards we live by and to imagine a more honest definition of value.
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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