Description
When Emira, a young Black babysitter, is accused of kidnapping the white child in her care at a grocery store, a chance encounter with a well-meaning white woman named Alix sets off a chain of events that forces both women to confront their own complicity in systemic racism. What begins as Alix's attempt to make amends spirals into a complicated relationship that reveals the performative nature of allyship and the dangers of white saviorism. Through sharp social commentary and compelling character development, Kiley Reid explores the nuances of race, privilege, and friendship in contemporary America. The novel deftly examines how good intentions can mask harmful assumptions and how the burden of educating others often falls on those who are already marginalized. A timely and thought-provoking debut that challenges readers to examine their own biases and the real cost of performative activism.
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hardcover
Putnam
Published Jan 1, 2019
322 pages
ISBN: 9780525541905
paperback
Unknown
Published Jun 4, 2019
ISBN: 0525541926
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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