Caste

The Origins of Our Discontents

Isabel Wilkerson

The book examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America, comparing it to the caste systems of India and Nazi Germany. It explores how this hierarchy influences various aspects of life and perpetuates inequality, while also discussing the impact on individual identity and the collective consciousness.

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The Warmth of Other Suns

The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

Isabel Wilkerson

The book chronicles the decades-long migration of African Americans fleeing the Jim Crow South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. It weaves together the personal stories of three individuals who made the journey, set against the broader historical context of the time.

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