Book Hack
Uncomfortable Truth About RacismBy John Barnes

In a Nutshell

Both a passionate personal testimony and a powerful examination of the complexities of racism, John Barnes' book offers a unique perspective on a variety of complex contemporary issues.

Favorite Quote

Why should I be upset with a team-mate when he is right in terms of what the world and society has untruthfully told him … about his race in relation to mine? Instead, let's be angry and do something about the society that made him, and still makes people, feel that way.

John Barnes

Introduction

Born and raised in Jamaica, John Barnes moved to London when he was 12.

As a soccer player, Barnes represented England and is considered one of the country's greatest ever talents.

During his career, Barnes became a symbol for Britain's Black soccer players after he began talking openly about issues of race.

Since retiring, Barnes has continued his career as a social commentator and has been an active voice in ongoing debates surrounding racism in the UK.

In The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism, published in 2021, Barnes draws on both personal experience and social history, examining a number of different angles surrounding the controversial topic of racism in the UK.

Barnes' main intention is to provide an articulate rebuttal to several common beliefs on what he sees as a widely misunderstood topic, often touching on harsh truths.

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