Small Great Things (Broché)

RUTH is a nurse who lives in a good neighbourhood, with a son of whom she could not be more proud. KENNEDY is a lawyer who prides herself on the work she does with disadvantaged minorities. TURK is a man who believes in the ultimate supremacy of the white race — devastated by the tragic death of his newborn son. As a grieving father cries for justice, the hospital seeks a scapegoat : and Ruth could lose everything she has worked so hard to build.
There is a fire raging, and we have two choices : we can turn our backs, or we can try to fight it. Yes, talking about racism is hard to do, and yes, we stumble over the words — but we who are white need to have this discussion among ourselves. Because then, even more of us will overhear, and — I hope — the conversation will spread. Author's note