Listen to a sample
The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism
- Author
- John Barnes
- Narrator
- John Barnes
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 14 October 2021
- Run Time
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975. Six years later he was a professional footballer, distinguishing himself for Watford, Liverpool and England, and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.
Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator on a broad range of issues, and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority.
By vividly evoking his personal experiences, and holding a mirror to this country's past, present and future, Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony. The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism will help to inform and advance the global conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of prejudice.
(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
-
Barnes has written a book which reiterates that racism is embedded in society rather than just football.
The Guardian
-
this book certainly feels uncomfortable, but important, too... Passionate, confrontational stuff.
The Guardian
-
brilliantly written... a genuinely important book
The Jonathan Ross Show
-
something we all need to be reading... an absolutely brilliant book... a great read for all of us
BBC Radio 2
See more reviews See fewer reviews
-
an absolutely terrific book
Good Morning Britain
-
[John Barnes is] such a clear thinker... well worth reading
Good Morning Britain
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- John Barnes
- Narrator
- John Barnes
- Duration
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 October 2021
- ISBN
- 9781472290410
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Autobiography: sport, Racism and racial discrimination, Social discrimination and equal treatment
Synopsis
An eloquent and thought-provoking audiobook on racism and prejudice by the Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975. Six years later he was a professional footballer, distinguishing himself for Watford, Liverpool and England, and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator on a broad range of issues, and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority.By vividly evoking his personal experiences, and holding a mirror to this country's past, present and future, Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony. The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism will help to inform and advance the global conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of prejudice.(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.