
a book
Jews Don’t Count
David Baddiel · 2021 · 144 pages
How identity politics failed one particular identity.
'A must read and if you think YOU don't need to read it, that's just the clue to know you do' SARAH SILVERMAN
'A masterpiece' STEPHEN FRY
Jews Don't Count is a book for people who consider themselves on the right side of history. People fighting the good fight against homophobia, disablism, transphobia and, particularly, racism. People, possibly, like you.
It is the comedian and writer David Baddiel's contention that one type of racism has been left out of this fight. In his unique combination of close reasoning, polemic, personal experience and jokes, Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the history of anti-Semitism. He outlines why and how, in a time of intensely heightened awareness of minorities, Jews don't count as a real minority: and why they should.
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Edgar Wright
“Will add to the chorus of great reviews for @Baddiel's 'Jews Don't Count'; a fascinating, thought provoking and thorough account of the biases, blind spots and hypocrisies of progressives. The book is literally a longer conversation than what can be said on Twitter. A must read.”↗

Caitlin Moran
“Brilliant review for a brilliant book:”↗

Nihal Arthanayake
“Such an interesting book by @Baddiel called 'Jews Don't Count. ' So good I've asked him to come on the show and talk about the 'hierarchy of racism' and not the "Jewish space laser". @bbc5live”↗

Sarah Silverman
“Yes. PLEASE- if you consider yourself anti-racist- please read this book- or get the audio version- ITS SHORT and you need to read it”↗




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