Rosalind Wiseman is a Colorado-based speaker and bestselling
author, perhaps best known for Queen Bees and
Wannabes, the basis for the hit movie and Broadway
musical Mean Girls. She has authored several other parenting
books, including Masterminds & Wingmen, Distance Learning Playbook
for Parents, Emotional and Social Learning in Any Setting and
Owning Up Curriculum. Rosalind is a regular contributor to National
Public Radio, the New York Times, the Today Show and
other national media.
Shanterra McBride is a Texas-based author, preacher,
speaker, and teacher. She is the founder of Marvelous University, a
social enterprise that offers life coaching and success planning
for young people, specialising in leadership development for girls
and young women. Shanterra was awarded the Profiles in Leadership
Award from SMU for having made a significant impact on the city of
Dallas and on the quality of life of girls and women all over the
country. She is the author of Love Your Jiggle, an inspirational
book for girls ages 11 to 17. Shanterra is also an active member of
the country's oldest historically Black sorority, Alpha Kappa
Alpha.
Courageous Discomfort is exactly what the world needs in our divided times. McBride and Wiseman challenge us to confront our racial biases through brilliant and brave stories that show us how to unpack uncomfortable experiences and handle difficult moments in authentic ways. This book is about positivity and hope-it offers a clear path to help us better ourselves, improve our relationships with our friends and families, and ultimately heal our communities. -Michele Borba, EdD, author of Thrivers and UnSelfie Conversations about race need not make you feel at a loss for words. This entirely approachable, compassionate, and thought-provoking guide offers all the support you'll want for engaging in meaningful discussions. -Michelle Icard, author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen Based on work that both Wiseman and McBride have done with all kinds of communities-from the most conservative to the most liberal-this book shows us how to positively transform our conversations about race and uphold the dignity of all of us. Everyone should read it!-Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, author of Fierce Love Courageous Discomfort offers invaluable insight for how to navigate the troubled waters created by systemic racism. McBride and Wiseman utilize the power of acknowledgment, deep listening, vulnerability, and curiosity to address and rectify the historical wrongs perpetrated by racist ideology. This book is a gift to anyone who wishes to contribute to making the world safe for us all to live authentically with our dignity intact. -Donna Hicks, Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University Courageous Discomfort helps you find your footing in your anti-racist journey and gives you tools to confidently make a difference at this pivotal point in our history. -Ryan Harris, Super Bowl champion and bestselling author
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