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I really enjoyed this book particularly because as a Black man myself, I can relate to everything Colin went through and is still going through. I highly recommend everyone read this book, its π―π₯π₯π₯π₯
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A Powerful book to read π―π―
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
I really enjoyed this book particularly because as a Black man myself, I can relate to everything Colin went through and is still going through. I highly recommend everyone read this book, its π―π₯π₯π₯π₯
THIS BOOK IS NOT A STORY OF A BLACK MAN GROWING UP. YES, IT TALKED ABOUT ISSUES HE HAD TO DEAL WITH AS ANY YOUNG BLACK MAN, HOWEVER, HE'S NOT COMPLAINING AND IF YOU READ CAREFULLY, YOU WILL FIND COMMENTS OF INSIGHT, STRENGTH, AND THE DETERMINATION TO BE HIMSELF EVEN IF GROWING UP BLACK IN A WHITE ADOPTED FAMILY. IN FACT, HIS HAVING GROWN AND LIVED WITH ADOPTED WHITE PARENTS, HAVING LIVED IN A WHITE COMMUNITY AND YET HAVING TO FIND HIS REALITY AS A BLACK MAN MAKES HIM THE PERFECT PERSON TO FIGHT FOR HIS RIGHTS. 'TAKE A KNEE; I KNOW MY RIGHTS."
Such a wonderful book. My daughter loves graphic novels, so I knew she would enjoy this- but this is such an important and valuable book for our family! My daughter, like the author, is a transracial adoptee, so this book has brought up a lot of great discussion points for our family. I hope this book and our discussions from it show her that she can always stand up for herself and she can call us out when we make mistakes.
I definitely recommend this book to any adoptive family- but all children and families will benefit from learning about what it is like to grow up in a transracial adoptive family.
Colin is such a polarizing human being. If you admire swastikas and its Americanized version: the confederate flag, you'll most likely leave a negative review of this book based on your beliefs and not on the quality of the writing and artwork. Since I'm the type of guy who prefers freedom and equality for all, I read this book with an open mind and found it to be entertaining, inspirational and insightful.
I'm an adoptee into a white family too. We have a healthy relationship. Its also true that I experienced racism and microaggressions constantly growing up, and my family didnt acknowledge these or even educate me about race. Being honest about these struggles with adoption is important. Being "grateful" and being truthful about systemic and social problems inside the family can happen at the same time. If you weren't adopted, you could never understand. Just believe his story.