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Things That Make White People Uncomfortable

By: Michael Bennett, Dave Zirin - contributor, Martellus Bennett - foreword
Narrated by: JD Jackson
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Super Bowl Champion and two-time Pro Bowler Michael Bennett is an outspoken proponent for social justice and a man without a censor. One of the most scathingly humorous athletes on the planet, he is also a fearless activist, grassroots philanthropist, and organizer. Bennett, a defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, has gained international recognition for his public support for the Black Lives Matter movement and women's rights. Bennett donates all his endorsement money and half of the proceeds from his jersey sales to fund health and education projects for poor underserved youth and minority communities, and has recently expanded his reach globally to provide STEM programming in Africa.

Dave Zirin has been called the "finest, most important writer on sports and politics in America", by Dr. Cornel West, Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at the Harvard Divinity School. He is sports editor for The Nation and author of several titles for Haymarket Books, including his critically acclaimed book The John Carlos Story, written with 1968 Olympian John Carlos.

©2018 Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Activists Football (American) Politics & Activism Sports Witty
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Amazing book, Helped me to understand Michael Bennett the man and how his upbringing and relationship with his wife shaped the man he is today.

Great insight into the real Michael Bennett

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As a white person I chose to read this book because I actively want to educate myself and hear POC voices. The part of this book that talks about football is far too large - I understand that the writer is a football player, but scores, plays, and games doesn't add much to the context. I feel like this could (should) have been edited down to 2/3rds to give it a tighter narrative and better cohesion. Either that, or change the title to reflect the focus on football.

Not enough discomfort, too much football

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