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Biased

By: Dr Jennifer Eberhardt
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Biased written and read by Jennifer Eberhardt.

'Jennifer Eberhardt makes it clear that racism operates at all levels, and it fills me with hope to know that she is fighting it at all levels. More power to you, sister. The world needs you.' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH

‘Poignant... striking... important and illuminating.’ NEW YORK TIMES
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No matter how fair-minded we think we are, we still don't treat people equally.
Why not?

Every day, unconscious biases affect our visual perception, attention, memory and behaviour in ways that are subtle and very difficult to recognise without in-depth scientific studies. In a single interaction, they might slip by unnoticed. Over thousands of interactions, they become a huge and powerful force.

Jennifer Eberhardt is a pioneering social psychologist one of the world's leading experts on unconscious bias. In this landmark book, she lays out how these biases affect every sector of society, leading to enormous disparities from the classroom to the courtroom to the boardroom.

But unconscious bias is not a sin to be condemned. It's a universal human condition, and as Eberhardt shows, one that can – and must – be overcome.
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'A critically important book.' DAVID OLUSOGA, author of Black and British

‘Groundbreaking... essential reading for anyone interested in how we become a more just society.’ BRYAN STEVENSON, author of Just Mercy

'Jennifer Eberhardt’s ground-breaking work has the power to shift the debate and help shape a fairer society.' DAVID LAMMY MP

‘Jennifer Eberhardt gives us the opportunity to talk about race in new ways, ultimately transforming our thinking about ourselves and the world we want to create.’ MICHELLE ALEXANDER, author of The New Jim Crow

‘An illuminating and readable account of how racial stereotypes and assumptions can cause social devastation and keep huge inequalities in place. DR PRIYAMVADA GOPAL, University of Cambridge

'This books should be required reading for everyone.' ROBIN DIANGELO, author of White Fragility

'Read this book. Biased will enlighten your journey through race relations and associations.’ DAWN BUTLER MP

©2019 Jennifer Eberhardt (P)2019 Penguin Books Ltd
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Should be required reading

This book gives such clear and well organized evidence to show how biases shape our institutions and many Americans' lives. I really appreciated hearing about the solid science behind racial bias, coupled with impactful true stories of the author's and others' experiences. This is such an important work for some many reasons.

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Rather USA focused

Generally the book is candid and touches on painful issues with knowledge, wisdom and hope.
I live in Europe and was expecting a more universal story. The book is mostly about black-white relationship in USA.
I was also expecting more explicit advice on what to do. Although I understand that awareness is the first step.
I felt that this more of a call to acknowledge the issue, to open eyes, ears and hearts told through a lense of personal and professional experience.

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wow

I couldn't stop listening
a must listen for humanity
learn facts and evidence
an emotional rollercoaster

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Author could not move beyond black and white issue

Author could not move beyond black and white racial issue. Bias is much larger issue, expected a wider scope for the book.

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A book of 2 halves

There are a couple of things of note about this book. First, I’m note convinced by the narrator, she was the wrong voice (too… sweet, not firm enough for the subject matter.

Second, I think the first half deals more with facts and statistics, rather than feelings), and the book works better in that first section, because it’s so statistically focused.

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Good and covers many racial issues

Some of the reflections within this book are not needed and almost don’t fit, the studies listed and real world implication summaries were very good. The author does reflect her own bias within the topics. Readers should use this as one source of many regarding bias

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