Publisher's Synopsis
Do you avoid cross-cultural conversations for fear of saying the wrong thing?Do you wish you could discuss race, class or politics with anyone?Do you wonder why it is offensive to consider the statements "Black Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter" to be stating the same thing?If you answered "yes", take this emotional, humor-filled and inspiring journey through the highs and lows of building a cross-race friendship with La Fonda and Kari. The authors, one Black and one White, one Christian and one Jew, one New England and one New Orleans, masterfully draw you into their story. Accompany these two women from their start as guarded, awkward, and typicallyAmerican, cross-race acquaintances on a journey that ends with them becoming two atypically American, authentic, true, cross-race friends. This raw and candid tale is highly relevant and relatable. You will be amazed by the numerous, "Oh that's what it means when I say..." moments in each chapter! Prepare to be enlightened, educated, and inspired to break down cross-cultural barriers to communication and understanding with others in your life journey while authentically WALKING YOUR TALK!
