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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board member for her local library, content creator, copywriter, and business owner. She has traveled extensively throughout the world because of the influence of books she’s read. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, follow us Instagram @truebookaholic. You can also email us at readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com. Don’t forget to support your local library and independent bookstores. The Bookaholics Podcast ”For those who can’t get enough of that bookish stuff.”
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Debby Irving's 'Waking Up White: Finding Myself in the Story of Race.' Initially self-published in 2014, this memoir-guide hybrid has become a cornerstone in the conversation about race and white identity. With over 275,000 copies sold, it has been embraced by book clubs, educational institutions, churches, and communities nationwide. Join us as we discuss its profound influence, the creation of educational study guides and workshops, and why it’s a “life-changing book you won’t be able to put down,” according to Katie Couric Media.
Show Highlights:
- The inspiration behind 'Waking Up White'
- Challenges faced in publishing a white racial identity memoir
- How the book has been utilized in educational and community settings
- Debby Irving's journey as an author and racial justice educator
- The ongoing impact and relevance of the book in today's racial justice movements
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