Would You Like to Choose the Race?

Earworms

By: Arvind Ethan David

Narrated by: Christina Elmore, Adam Campbell, Nyasha Hatendi, Anne Montavon, Odetta Elsie N’jie David

Length: 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Henry and Nomi are thrilled to find out they’re going to be parents. There is so much to think about, so many decisions they’ll need to make, about feeding schedules and childcare and schools. But there’s one decision they never would have imagined facing, and even considering the choice is a minefield of emotions and experiences and expectations.

After all, the only thing that hangs in the balance is the course of their child’s life.

Would You Like to Choose the Race? is written by Arvind Ethan David and stars Christine Elmore as Nomi Cook and Adam Campbell as Henry Cook.

Earworms is a series of short speculative-fiction dramas–tales of what might have been...or might yet be...or perhaps in fact are, if only you were paying attention...if only you were listening.

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well written, thought provoking

I enjoyed this story. the concept was intriguing. the subject matter handled well. well written story. would recommend

breathtaking!

I'm a big Twilight Zone fan, and this felt like watching a top-tier episode. Thought-provoking story, performed beautifully (especially the lead, Christina Elmore). The storyline hit very close to home and had me in tears. Well worth the listen!

How would you choose

Love the premise.  The ending dialogue and monologue were thought-provoking and encompassed a myriad of emotions.

amazing views

This story line and presentation is amazing. I love how such a dynamic topic is put into morsels and very palatable.

Parenting and Race

I’ve enjoyed other works by this author. This selection is an allegory about science and race. A mixed race couple learn they have the ability to choose the race of their child. This leads to uncomfortable discussions about race and heritage. Frankly it should’ve happened before they got married. As a childfree woman, this one bored me. The work is trying to be different and make people think, yet still panders to women baring children. A number of countries are learning that many women aren’t interested in have kids for a number of reasons. Cast was stellar, though parts were questionable.
Would love to see titles about men and women who don’t want kids.

First time parents

Real short premise of this book, which I hope becomes a classic must read in the near future, a biracial couple is given a choice of what race they want their unborn child to be and they have three days to decide or the “mold” is set to pure genetics. This book leaves out things such as cost, since the health insurance is going to cover this non-invasive nudge. Easy peasy then the majority of parents in the world with good health insurance could have some form of a white baby. How much easier could the world be to divide rather than blend.

I digress, as the insurance covering an easy non-invasive procedure really little to do with this short book, but is worth mentioning for people that like to think. Getting to the real heart of the book is whether or not the parents would choose an easier life for their unborn child. The book does briefly discuss some of the difficulties black children and people have faced over the years; however, that gives part to what a difficult decision it would be because most parents want what is best for their kids.

Wanting what is best for their kids is a first time parent dream. This dream has diminishing returns. I then found myself yelling at the characters to let it be. Let your child become the glorious person he is meant to be. I had full realization that I must be a naturalist.

After the book ended is where I decided that I hope many people will read or listen to this book. Let it become a classic. This is no offense to anyone, but in a world where 20 year olds think they need Botox to look younger, people are willing to take miracle medicines at $1K per month to lose weight, and scientist are willing to bring back extinct animals that we as a species should learn to mourn, maybe we should really put some deep thought into being pushed in certain directions or being divide by race or a social class.

Again, this is another great book by Arvin Ethan David. It is short, please read. If not, please think about how decisions are impactful and what are the purpose of those decisions. Are we as a society being lead?

Racial Framework

Loved it! Provocative, confusing, insightful, deep, real-world, timely, engaging, informative, and lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed this creative piece of fiction.

Amazing

What an excellent, original, short story. One for the times we face. One that makes you think. This story could land a million different ways and when the choice does come.... it will. It's the world we live in. What will you choose? Amazing, short, smart, and needful.

both story and the performance, they worked beautifully together ❤️.

the narrator's voice and her way way of making her heart soar, I felt my ancestors bown in me, come alive. both of them, with his understanding and love, her with her strong emotions coming to me, sang!

Great Story!

As a mother of a biracial son, there are no instructions. The job is to love your child and prepare them for a world that won’t always welcome them. I wish every biracial child could be received with this much love ❤️