{"product_id":"9780008481704","title":"The Half of It: Exploring the Mixed-Race Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe world and its politics are becoming ever more polarised, leaving no room for the light and the shade. In \u003cem\u003eThe Half of It\u003c\/em\u003e, Emma and Nicole explore race and identity through the lens of the mixed-race experience, creating a space for discussion and illuminating the true nuances of the mixed-race identity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Half of It\u003c\/em\u003e, Emma and Nicole, hosts of the critically acclaimed podcast \u003cem\u003eMixed Up\u003c\/em\u003e, discuss what it truly means to be mixed-race. They delve into everything from culture and identity to interracial relationships, to adoption, to understanding the historical context of mixed-race people – ultimately culminating in a rounder and deeper appreciation for the mixed-identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma and Nicole want to break down barriers and open up a deeper dialogue of the mixed-race experience. Although this book was born out of a desire to speak directly to the mixed-race community, they discovered there is something in it for everyone. Whether you are mixed, you know someone mixed, if you have ever considered dating outside of your race, if you’re a parent committed to sharing a more diverse view of the world with your child, or indeed an adult wanting to expand your views on culture and identity – then \u003cem\u003eThe Half of It \u003c\/em\u003eis for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Half of It, Emma Slade Edmondson presents a compelling narrative that combines elements of autobiography, social studies, and cultural exploration. The book serves as an inspirational guide, encouraging readers to broaden their understanding of mixed-race experiences and the challenges of immigration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Akala (Natives), Jeffrey Boakye (I Heard What You Said), Bell Hooks (Feminism Is for Everybody), Olivia Laing (The Lonely City), and Caitlin Moran (More Than a Woman).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Slade Edmondson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888986869909,"sku":"9780008481704","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008481704_431dd1d6-d405-42a0-9e68-d6e001eee38d.jpg?v=1776888370","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008481704","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}