Killing Rage: Ending Racism (Penguin social sciences)

by bell hooks

A collection of essays addressing race and racism in American society from a black and feminist standpoint. Most of the pieces here are new, but some of her most important essays from the author's past 20 years of social engagement have been included as well. The subjects covered in the book include: the psychological trauma of racism, anti-Semitism, friendship between black and white women, and the internalized racism of the media.

• ISBN10: 0140258159
• ISBN13: 9780140258158
• Publish Date: 31 October 1996 (first published 15 September 1995)
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Out of Print: 7 August 2002
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 288
• Language: English

Reviews

[inlibrisveritas]

I doubt I'll write a full length review for this one as I've been dealing with illness for over a month now and I'm utterly tired, but also because this was a frustrating read.

I think her points are excellent and that every essay really had something that needed to be said (and more importantly heard)...but the way it's written is something had me questioning if any of it was worded out of necessity or not. I found countless instances of words over 6 syllables being used when there are perfectly concise words that fit the same meaning, which would be fine if a ton of these words hadn't been shoved in the same sentences together. It sounds silly to complain about, and I get that...but after about 60% I started getting caught up in trying to figure out why she took longer to explain something with these huge words when it could have been summed up quicker and with less of a question on meaning. It just didn't feel accessible at times. Maybe it's just the lack of sleep.

So my point is...it's a good read, I'd even say it's a pretty necessary one that still works in our society now. I just recommend taking it in pieces.