Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race Summary
Debby Irving

Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race Overview

In Debby Irving's memoir entitled Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race, Irving reflects upon her slow and painful journey toward understanding how race works in America. Irving discusses her own revelations, the tools she used to help her reach understanding, and the ways in which she seeks to turn her understanding into action. Over the course of the memoir, Irving addresses themes such as oppression, compassion, and the power of language.