The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism
- Author John Barnes
- Narrator John Barnes
- Publisher Headline
- Run Time 5 hours and 30 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Autobiography: sport, Racism and racial discrimination, Social discrimination and equal treatment.
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What to expect
An eloquent and thought-provoking audiobook on racism and prejudice by the Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.
John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975. Six years later he was a professional footballer, distinguishing himself for Watford, Liverpool and England, and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.
Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator on a broad range of issues, and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority.
By vividly evoking his personal experiences, and holding a mirror to this country's past, present and future, Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony. The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism will help to inform and advance the global conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of prejudice.
(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975. Six years later he was a professional footballer, distinguishing himself for Watford, Liverpool and England, and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.
Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator on a broad range of issues, and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority.
By vividly evoking his personal experiences, and holding a mirror to this country's past, present and future, Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony. The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism will help to inform and advance the global conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of prejudice.
(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Barnes has written a book which reiterates that racism is embedded in society rather than just football.
The Guardian -
this book certainly feels uncomfortable, but important, too… Passionate, confrontational stuff.
The Guardian -
brilliantly written… a genuinely important book
The Jonathan Ross Show -
something we all need to be reading… an absolutely brilliant book… a great read for all of us
BBC Radio 2 -
an absolutely terrific book
Good Morning Britain -
[John Barnes is] such a clear thinker… well worth reading
Good Morning Britain
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