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Black Rednecks and White Liberals
- Narrated by: Hugh Mann
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
Through a series of essays, Sowell presents an in-depth look at key beliefs behind many policies and trends. He presents eye-opening insights into the development of the ghetto culture, a culture cheered on toward self-destruction by white liberals who consider themselves "friends" of blacks.
Black Rednecks and White Liberals is the capstone of decades of outstanding research and writing on racial and cultural issues by Thomas Sowell.
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- Adam Buckler
- 23-07-16
Really interesting
Interesting ideas, well researched, and clearly understood, black rednecks and white liberals offers some good arguments against the perceived wisdom that seems to drive certain political ideologies.
A couple of things to be aware of:
- Sowell tends to write in essay format which is fine but it does mean that sometimes the overall book lacks structure. Additionally, chapters often rehash the same ground as early ones, often even reusing examples.
- the narrator is good and clear but talks rather slowly. You might want to consider listening on double speed.
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- Stephen Meikle
- 27-09-20
An insightful and in depth analysis.
This should be required reading for all American and British teenagers. The fallacy of western guilt and the misreading of the history of slavery are addressed in suitable detail within and are as relevant in 2020 as they were in 2005.
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- John Smith
- 11-01-20
Surface Level history, without circumstances
Initially I thought this book was good, first few chapters, but the more you got into, you realised how he used some surface Level statistics to come to his conclusion without actually reading the actual facts or condition when summarising his conclusion. Good thing I have read some historical books that details some of the names/culture/country that he mentioned to know his statistics doesn't reflect the actual events.
Also I find some parts where he is constantly repeating the same thing, perhaps he is trying to drum in his opinion.
Parts of the chapter also reads more like an essay and sometimes fit the actual context of the book.
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- Michael Gayle
- 08-07-19
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Giving a wider perspective in regards to the history of slavery giving food for thought.
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- Robert Giles
- 13-02-20
Outstandingly honest.
An expose that is shocking as it is instinctively accurate....and a warning against liberal group think not a moment too soon.
I particularly enjoyed the middlemen chapter.
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- Bartlomiej
- 28-05-19
5/5
This is a truly exceptional and eye-opening book. Every leftist and left-leaning person should read this - I've no doubt it would shake their core beliefs at the very least.
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-02-16
Excellent book
Superb and entertaining book. The reading voice is somehow monotonous but you forget about it when the subject is so interesting. It is great to see somebody against the politically correct tide.
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- DRW
- 20-08-20
Incredible. A rare message of unity, using history as a guide.
This is a gem which should be required reading at colleges & universities.
Dr. Thomas Sowell explains how, for long periods of history at a time, every single race, continent, & people has been oppressors or oppressed, knowledgeable or uneducated, successful or unsuccessful at one time or another.
His summarises with a powerful message of unity, and of freedom & co-operation between everybody, in order to live in a caring, happy, abundant & thriving society.
Politicians, opportunists, and those seeking power over others will continue to keep this book out of the public eye for as long as possible.
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- Louise G
- 29-12-21
Relieve your white guilt much?!
Factual, engaging and educational to a point….However you must remember that this body of work is Sowells opinion and I feel comes from a right leaning capitalist… i.e. American view point. There are many points that I felt that the book was pandering to ease white guilt and playing down the impact and reality of white supremacy and the legacy and harm that has been and continues to impact other ethnic groups. The minimising and playing down of the responsibility that white Americans have had on the experience of Black people is laughable and could actually be quite harmful information in racist hands. That said it’s is always good to hear another perspective…However I believe you need to be very impartial yourself to truly get the most out of this book.
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- andy morales
- 04-06-21
I Highly recommend
This book dispels the contemporary popular blame culture with well crafted in depth arguments. I was hooked from chapter one, it was broad in nature while simultaneously focused.
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