First published 2022
America is steeped in an unseen caste system that divides people into a hierarchy of human rankings. Tracing this system's twisted roots through personal stories, Wilkerson exposes its insidious grip on our society, our politics, and even our health. But she also points the way forward, illuminating how we can move beyond these destructive divisions to embrace our common humanity.
Genres: american, african-american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary
Setting: United States
352 pages · Paperback · Ember