Caste

Caste

by Isabel Wilkerson

10 mentors recommend this 496 pages

“As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance. The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power—which groups have it and which do not.” In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how

ISBN: 9788449338304

🎯 Who Recommends This Book 10

Preet Bharara

Preet Bharara

Law

"If you haven’t yet, do your brain and heart a favor by reading this important book by @Isabelwilkerson. I’ve been thinking about it a lot these last couple days."

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Roger Bennett

Media & Journalism

"6 Best Books I’ve read in lockdown so far. Would love to hear yours 🙌"

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Chip Conley

Chip Conley

Business & Entrepreneurship

"Isabel Wilkerson’s book, with the subtitle “The Origins of our Discontents,” was my most insightful, jaw-dropping read of last year as it helped me understand race relations in the U.S. with a whole new lens. And, she’s a poignant storyteller."

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Politics & Government

"As 2020 comes to a close, I wanted to share my annual lists of favorites. I’ll start by sharing my favorite books this year. I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did."

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Media & Journalism

"Shows us how to rebuild a world in which all are truly equal and free."

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Ramit Sethi

Finance & Investing

"Ramit Sethi mentioned this book in the "What to Read Next" newsletter."

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Steve Schale

Politics & Government

"Book 23 - I finally picked up Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste after having several friends recommend it. It’s not an easy read, but it’s remarkably written, albeit often unsettling book."

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