Could you be that man not saluting? Isabel Wilkerson argues probably not in her new book, ‘Caste’.

Listen to the talking book or read the paperback or watch the film! “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson explores the hidden caste system in the United States, comparing it to India’s and Nazi Germany’s, and its profound impact on society.

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If you haven’t read Caste yet, you absolutely must — Edward Enninful ― Vogue

Powerful and timely… I cannot recommend it strongly enough — Barack Obama

Such is Wilkerson’s gift as a writer that she leaves you looking at the world differently — Afua Hirsch ― Vogue

Probably the most important piece of non-fiction published this year — Sarah Hughes ― i News

You can find a review of this book at the guardian website, or you can listen to a review on the New York Times podcast. Or why not try reading and listening to the book and the audible at the same time! 

And here’s where to buy the book as a paperback or a talking book:

Talking book Paperback

 

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What’s more, the award winning film director, Ava DuVernay, has made a film, ORIGIN, based on the book.

If you’d like to see a review about this FILM called Origin, click below:

Film review

Or listen to the podcast where Ava explains why she wanted so badly to get the film out for 2024, the US presidential election year.

Podcast

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