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The world record book of racist stories / Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar.

Ruffin, Amber, (author.). Lamar, Lacey, (author.).

Summary:
"Families may not always see eye to eye; we get on each other's nerves, have different perspectives and lives--especially if we've grown up in different generations. But for the Ruffin family and many others, there has been one constant that connects them: racism hasn't gone anywhere. From her raucous musical numbers to turning upsetting news into laughs as the host of The Amber Ruffin Show or in her Late Night with Seth Meyers segments, Amber is no stranger to finding the funny wherever she looks. With equal parts heart and humor, she and her sister Lacey Lamar shared some of the eye-opening and outrageous experiences Lacey had faced in Nebraska in their first book. Now, the dynamic duo makes it clear--Lacey isn't the only one in the family with ridiculous encounters to share! Amber and Lacey have many more uproarious stories, both from their own lives and the entire Ruffin family, in chapters awarding superlatives ranging from "The Most Racist Dog" to "Worst Gifted Program." Recounting the wildest tales of racism from their parents, their siblings, and Amber's nieces and nephews, this intergenerational look at ludicrous (but all too believable) everyday racism as experienced across age, gender, and appearance will have you gasping with shock and laughter in turn. Validating for anyone who has first-hand experience, and revealing for anyone who doesn't, Amber and Lacey's next book helps us all find the absurdity in the pervasive frustrations of racism. Illuminating and packed with love and laughter, this is a must-read for just about everyone"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781538724552
  • ISBN: 1538724553
  • Physical Description: xv, 217 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2022.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Son of a gun! -- What's wrong with you? -- Mommy and daddy stories -- Why don't you believe me? -- Don't go in that store -- Chrystal's in the mix! -- Most white privilege -- Look at these dicks -- Commiserating feels fine! -- My sister the reverend -- It's me again! -- All dogs go to heaven.
Subject: Racism > Humor.
African Americans > Social conditions.
United States > Race relations > Humor.
Genre: Humorous stories.
Humor.

Available copies

  • 10 of 11 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albright Memorial Library 818.602 RUFFIN (Text) 50686016251220 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 818 RUF (Text) 37268003158631 AHMFL Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Altoona Area Public Library 818.602 RUF (Text) 33240005158574 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Carbondale Public Library 818.602 RUFFIN (Text) 50688010852201 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Gettysburg Library 818.6 RUFFIN (Text) 35740635898794 Nonfiction Available -
Kutztown Community Library 818.602 RUF (Text) 33249024884029 New Available -
Martin Library Adults 818 RUF Arts Literature (Text) 33454005916176 2nd Floor Checked Out 04/03/2024
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity 818.602 RUF 2022 (Text) 31001101876234 Adult Non Fiction Available -
Allentown Public Library 818.602 RUFF (Text) 34455006952416 Adult Nonfiction 1st FL Available -
Easton Main Library 818.602 R923w (Text) 31901004666055 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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