Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. All the slaves lead a hellish existence, but Cora has it worse than most;
...An eloquent and thought-provoking book 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
An eloquent & thought-provoking book on racism & prejudice by the Liverpool & 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 & Engl&, & in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.
Barnes is now an articulate & captivating social commentator on a broad range of issues, & in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence & authority.
By vividly evoking his personal experiences, & holding a mirror to this country's past, present & future, Barnes provides a powerful & moving testimony. The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism will help to inform & advance the global conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of prejudice.
Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781472290380
• Author: John Barnes
• Publisher: Headline
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 320
• Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3.4cm