It annoys me that the book in the photo is slightly off-centre so now I'm pointing it out to you. You can't un-see it. Sorry.
A Change is Gonna Come is a collection of stories and poems about change from twelve amazing BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) writers. It is timely, aptly-titled, and one of the books of the year. Because a change is going to come - and this book's publication is another step towards that goal.
Celebrating the book's publication on 10th August, today is my stop on the blog tour, and because it'd be pretty difficult to talk about every single short story (though not impossible, and other bloggers have probably managed it - stop showing me up, guys) I'm going to talk about one short story in particular: We Who? by Nikesh Shukla.
We Who? deals with the tricky subject of political difference in close relationships, and realising that someone you thought was your best friend might not like you at all. It's a horrible situation, because what are you supposed to do when you know it's okay for people to have different opinions to yours, but also... that that opinion of theirs is literally against you and everyone you love? This story is relevant to everyone in one way or another.
Here's an extract:
I haven't read anything by this author before, but from the extract We Who sounds amazing! My vision for change is that all people should be treated well, regardless of race, religion or ability. Amy xx
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