2024 International Impact Book Awards
Personal Growth and Development
Discrimination & Racism
Winner
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A Mirror to Society | Watson’s ‘Welcome to the Sick Mind of a Sane Person’ and its Reflections on Racism
“In a world rife with discord and misunderstanding, voices like Terry Lee Watson’s are a beacon of hope. Armed with decades of experience, Watson’s new anthology, “Welcome to the Sick Mind of a Sane Person: Deconstructing Racism and White Supremacy,” strikes a chord deep within the American psyche. “ [Read Full Article}
A Book on Overcoming Discrimination Wins International Recognition
“In a meaningful victory for literature and social progress, the book Welcome to the Sick Mind of a Sane Person: Deconstructing Racism and White Supremacy has earned the prestigious 2024 International Impact Book Award. The book won in the Personal Growth and Development: Discrimination & Racism category.” [Read Full Article}
Navigating the path to inclusion and belonging is a seldom-trodden internal journey: Terry Watson
Upon being honored with the International Impact Book Award, we had the opportunity to sit down with Watson to delve into his motivations for tackling this subject matter and to explore how his book contributes to the advancement of a more inclusive society. ‘The best feeling is when someone reads my book and says, I couldn’t identify with the narratives you told, but it made me want to know more.’” [Read Full Article}
"A sick mind made well is a stronger mind."
What Are Readers Saying?
"Undeniable excellence in packing a powerful message while taking you on a soul-searching journey.."
"[The author] set a valuable example and started a valuable conversation in the head of every reader."
"This is a must read for all Black men and the people who love them!"
“This story of a young boy, growing into a man - feeling his pain growing up as a black man in America and becoming infused with white supremacist thought and culture. This is the story of one man fighting his way out of the sickness this bred in him. He invites us into his journey so that we too may fight our way out of this white supremacist sickness.”
“The key word for me to get the most from this book is "empathy." Watson asks, "Where was the empathy?" I read the book through eyes prickling with tears this story of a young boy, growing into a man - feeling his pain growing up as a black man in America and becoming infused with white supremacist thought and culture. This is the story of one man fighting his way out of the sickness this bred in him. He invites us into his journey so that we too may fight our way out of this white supremacist sickness. May God bless this great and important journey for all who undertake it!”
This book is a highly recommended, must read!
The author masterfully weaves the double consciousness of W.E.B. Dubois’s “The Souls of Black Folks” into a modern day CLASSIC with a new twist. I’ve read “Welcome To The Sick Mind of A. Sane Person “ twice and I can’t wait to read it again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥