by Amber Ruffin
First published 2022
In Amber Ruffin's hilarious debut, the Emmy-nominated writer and performer recounts true stories that reveal the absurdity of everyday racism. From fielding microaggressions at a party to being followed by security at a high-end store, Ruffin's experiences are both cringeworthy and cathartic. With biting wit and remarkable poise, she dismantles racist tropes and calls out the barriers people of color face. At its heart, "World Record Book of Racist Stories" is a powerful testimony to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
Genres: humor, american, african-american, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: cathartic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dismantling-tropes, resilience
217 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: racism