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    We Are Not Like Them
    We Are Not Like Them
    We Are Not Like Them
    Audiobook11 hours

    We Are Not Like Them

    Written by Christine Pride, Jo Piazza and Chanté McCormick

    Narrated by Marin Ireland, Shayna Small and Kevin R. Free

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    THE MOST IMPORTANT NOVEL YOU’LL READ THIS YEAR

    ‘Harrowing and heartening in equal measure, this book is a breathtaking tale of racial fissures, fury and friendship’ David Lammy, MP and author of Tribes

    ‘A powerful story about friendship, race, love, forgiveness, and justice – and the stunning ways they intersect…Empathetic, riveting, and authentic’ Laura Dave, bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me

    ‘A painfully amazing read teaching us that sometimes, when it comes to race, the real enemy is ignorance’ Rhys Stephenson, actor and TV presenter

    ‘Provides a starting point for conversations which are crucial, at times uncomfortable, but long overdue’ Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things

    * * *

    Not every story is black and white.

    Riley and Jen have been best friends since they were children, and they thought their bond was unbreakable. It never mattered to them that Riley is black and Jen is white. And then Jen's husband, a Philadelphia police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager and everything changes in an instant.

    This one act could destroy more than just Riley and Jen's friendship. As their community takes sides, so must Jen and Riley, and for the first time in their lives the lifelong friends find themselves on opposing sides.

    But can anyone win a fight like this?

    We Are Not Like Them is about friendship and love. It's about prejudice and betrayal. It's about standing up for what you believe in, no matter the cost.

    * * *

    ‘Powerful and timely… explores every aspect of systemic racism, from micro aggressions to intergenerational trauma’ Guardian

    ‘Timely and important, I read it in one sitting but am still thinking about it weeks later’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author

    ‘One of the most eagerly anticipated books of the year […] A brilliant novel from Christine Pride and Jo Piazza capturing today’s complex issues of race and class’ HELLO!

    ‘An absolute must read for your book clubs for debate and discussion’ Nina Pottell, Prima

    Editor's Note

    Perfectly plotted…

    All the plot points are perfectly placed in this novel about interracial friendship: Riley (Black) and Jen (white) have been best friends forever. But Jen’s husband, a Philadelphia police officer, shoots an unarmed Black teen, and Riley has to report on the incident as one of the area’s top TV anchors. The headline-riffing plot propels the tension, but the character relationships give the story heart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateOct 5, 2021
    ISBN9780008335953
    Author

    Christine Pride

    Christine Pride is a writer, editor, and longtime publishing veteran. She’s held editorial posts at many different trade imprints, including Doubleday, Broadway, Crown, Hyperion, and Simon & Schuster. As an editor, Christine has published a range of books, with a special emphasis on inspirational stories and memoirs, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. As a freelance editorial consultant, she does select editing and proposal/content development, as well as teaching and coaching, and pens a regular column—“Race Matters”—for Cup of Jo. She lives in New York City.

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    Readers find this title thought-provoking, interesting, and a magnificent novel. It explores interracial friendship and the impact of adversities. The book is considered important for our time, shedding light on the influence of race and color on one's fate."

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    • 5/5
      What a magnificent novel! An important work for our time-sadly, when race and colour still decide one's fate.
    • 4/5
      My rating is 3.5. The story is about an imterratial friendship and what happens to them when some adversities strike
      I Enjoyed the story, maybe i wanted some more..

      But its a good book
    • 5/5
      Really enjoyed listening to this audio book. Thought provoking and very interesting.