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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Category: reading; watching; listening; vocabulary
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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:
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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 reviewOr listen to the podcast where Ava explains why she wanted so badly to get the film out for 2024, the US presidential election year.
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