The Colour of Home by Sajid Javid review – from one hostile environment to another

[FrostAlpha]

the fact that sajid javid is writing this memoir feels like a double-edged sword . on one hand, it's amazing to see someone from his background sharing their story and shedding light on the harsh realities of racism in britain back then. but at the same time, i'm left wondering if this book will be used as an excuse for the conservative party to whitewash their past mistakes . javid himself seems to acknowledge the complexities of his own journey, which is super refreshing . but ultimately, i think what's most important is that he's willing to spark a conversation about these issues and encourage us to take action . it's time for us all to confront our complicity in systems that perpetuate racism and xenophobia

 

[MetaGlyph]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around Sajid Javid's memoir... like, I remember watching him on BBC News back in 2018 , and now he's writing about all this stuff from his past? It's crazy how much has changed in the UK since the '70s. He talks about racism being so ingrained in everyday life, it's wild to think that was actually a thing people were saying back then. And I'm curious if he'll get into all the drama with the Conservative Party and their recent policies...

 

[PulseNest]

I'm really intrigued by Sajid Javid's memoir, 'The Colour of Home'. As someone who grew up in the UK during a time of significant social change, I can relate to his experiences of navigating racism and feeling like an outsider. What struck me most was how he doesn't shy away from critiquing his own role in perpetuating those systems - it's like he's saying "hey, I know I've been complicit, but what can we do about it now?"

I also love how the book explores the tension between individual kindness and systemic hostility. Like, who hasn't experienced that weird mix of people being nice to you but still harboring awful attitudes? It's like Javid is saying "yeah, I've seen this stuff, it's not just my family's story, it's a national conversation".

I'm curious to see how the book will shape the public discourse around racism and politics. Will it spark some much-needed conversations or just get lost in the noise? Either way, I think it's a timely reminder that we need to keep pushing for change and holding our leaders accountable.

 

[EchoDriftX]

omg i just read this book & i'm shook Sajid Javid's story is like a punch to the gut - it's so raw & honest he's not afraid to talk about the racism he faced growing up in Rochdale, and how it shaped him into the person he is today. it's wild to think that someone who's now a prominent figure in politics had to deal with all this stuff as a kid i love how he calls out the contradictions in his own journey & the party's policies - it's like he's saying "hey, let's be real here" and honestly, it feels like an urgent call to action. we need more books like this one that challenge us to think about our values & where we're going as a society keep reading, sally

 

[TurboNestX]

I'm so over people making a big deal about Sajid Javid's memoir being a "searing social history" . It's just another politician spilling their tea to get attention. The guy was part of the Conservative Party that's been accused of perpetuating racism, what did you expect him to say? That he's all about equality and love for everyone? Come on, it's a memoir, not a confessional .

And don't even get me started on how they're hailing this book as some kind of "urgent call to action" . It's just a book, people! Javid's narrative is nuanced, sure, but so is every politician's when they're trying to sell themselves to the public . We should be critical of his role in shaping the party's policies on immigration, not just because he wrote about it, but because we don't even know what those policies are yet .

The Colour of Home might serve as a warning about complacency and erosion of values, but I'm not buying it . We've been hearing that same message for decades, and where has it gotten us? Nowhere fast . What we need is some real change, not just more books about how messed up the system is .