The Half of It
Exploring the Mixed-Race Experience
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Narrated by:
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Emma Slade Edmondson
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Nicole Ocran
About this listen
The world and its politics are becoming ever more polarised, leaving no room for the light and the shade. In The Half of It, 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.
In The Half of It, Emma and Nicole, hosts of the critically acclaimed podcast Mixed Up, 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.
Emma 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 The Half of It is for you.
©2024 Emma Slade Edmondson, Nicole Ocran (P)2024 HarperCollins PublishersCritic reviews
'Every chapter … holds thought-provoking gems of wisdom for everyone regardless of your heritage… An excellent book about nuance, identity and how we can all relate to each other a little better' STYLIST
'A great read on the beach for something more thought-provoking' FORBES
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- emmajane
- 07-07-24
Beautiful, heartfelt, and educational
Having followed Emma and Nicole’s journey for quite some time, I’ve eagerly awaited the publication of The Half of It. While I’m not of mixed heritage (or at least not that I’m aware of), I’m always keen to hear the experiences of others and learn more about how they’ve moved through the world.
The stories told in The Half of It are extremely personal, bringing to light what it’s like to exist as a mixed race individual. Emma and Nicole have digged deep into the history of being mixed race - one of my favourite chapters was ‘The “Tragic Mulatto”’ which was something I’d never heard of, and while extremely sad was interesting to learn about.
In short, I cried multiple times listening to their experiences as well as the multiple contributors and Mixed Up guests, but also learnt a huge amount that I’ll take forward in my life. They’re a joy to listen to and I highly recommend doing so.
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