DigeeBooks

Told from alternating perspectives, this “propulsive, deeply felt tale of race and friendship” (People) follows two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event.Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though their lives have taken different directions. Jen married young, and after years of trying, is finally pregnant. Riley pursued her childhood dream of becoming a television journalist and is poised to become one of the first Black female anchors of the top news channel in their hometown of Philadelphia. But the deep bond they share is severely tested when Jen’s husband, a city police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. Six months pregnant, Jen is in freefall as her future, her husband’s freedom, and her friendship with Riley are thrown into uncertainty. Covering this career-making story, Riley wrestles with the implications of this tragic incident for her Black community, her ambitions, and her relationship with her lifelong friend. Like Tayari Jones’s An American Marriage and Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things, We Are Not Like Them takes “us to uncomfortable places—in the best possible way—while capturing so much of what we are all thinking and feeling about race. A sharp, timely, and soul-satisfying novel” (Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author) that is both a powerful conversation starter and a celebration of the enduring power of friendship.

In Christine Pride's captivating novel, "We Are Not Like Them," readers are taken on a powerful journey that explores the complexities of race, class, and identity in contemporary America. This poignant and thought-provoking story follows the intertwined lives of two families from different backgrounds as they navigate the challenges and prejudices that divide them.

At the heart of the narrative is the relationship between two young women, Naomi and Riley. Naomi, a young black woman, is fiercely independent and determined to make a name for herself in the world. Riley, on the other hand, is a white woman from a wealthy family, struggling with the expectations placed upon her and searching for her own path in life.

As Naomi and Riley's paths cross, their lives become inextricably linked, forcing them to confront their own biases and prejudices. They find themselves caught in a web of misunderstandings, betrayals, and unspoken truths that threaten to tear them apart.

Christine Pride masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives, allowing readers to experience the story from the viewpoints of both Naomi and Riley. Through their eyes, we witness the stark realities of racism, class inequality, and the ways in which society often perpetuates division.

"We Are Not Like Them" is a deeply moving and insightful exploration of the human condition. It challenges readers to confront their own assumptions and biases, encouraging them to seek understanding and connection across the divides that separate us.

With its powerful storytelling and thought-provoking themes, "We Are Not Like Them" is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature, social justice, and the power of human connection.