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His Name Is George Floyd: WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN NON-FICTION
His Name Is George Floyd: WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN NON-FICTION
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His Name Is George Floyd is a powerful and moving exploration of the life and death of George Floyd, who was murdered by police in 2020. The book reveals how structural racism shaped Floyd's life and death, from his forebears' roots in slavery to an underfunded education, overpolicing of his community, and the devastating snare of the prison system.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Non-Fiction
Finalist for the National Book Award for Non-fiction
His Name Is George Floyd is a crucial book for our times. Written by Ibram X. Kendi, the author of How to Be an Antiracist, the book offers an intimate, unvarnished, and scrupulous account of Floyd's life, brilliantly revealing his experiences and struggles.
The New York Times praised the book, stating, "You know how he died. This is how he lived." The book delves into the life of George Floyd, exploring his hopes, dreams, and daily existence. It sheds light on the reasons behind his death, which sparked a powerful global response to racial injustice.
In His Name is George Floyd, we meet the young boy who showed compassion and befriended a skinny kid from a different neighborhood. Floyd grew up to be a high school American football player, despite his coach's advice to be more aggressive. He was sensitive and avoided blood, often struggling with the opioid epidemic that we are only beginning to understand.
The book draws upon hundreds of interviews with friends and family members, providing a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Floyd's life. It sheds light on the myriad ways that structural racism shaped his experiences, from his ancestors' roots in slavery to underfunded education, overpolicing, and systemic discrimination.
Through his story, His Name Is George Floyd serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. It highlights the need for collective action and the importance of recognizing the humanity and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Weight: 374g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529176414
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