The Grace of Silence : : a Memoir

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Call Number: 921 Norris, Michele
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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The cohost of National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" set out, through original reporting, to write a book about "the hidden conversation on race" that is going on in this country. Along the way she unearthed painful family secrets that compelled her to question her own self-understanding; she traveled extensively to explore her own complex racial legacy. Her exploration is informed by hundreds of interviews with ordinary Americans and their observations about evolving attitudes toward race in America.

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Race in America submitted by Beth Manuel on June 12, 2015, 12:14pm I found this book to be a compelling look at race relations in America from the point of view of Michelle Norris of NPR's "All things Considered". She uncovered some family secrets that were made more intriguing because her family chose not to share them. This is a great book for people who are interested in reading about race told honestly. This would be a particularly good read for people who DON'T like talking or thinking about race relations.