What is and isn't antisemitism? 'I cannot wait for Off-White to be read, debated and put into practice.' Naomi Klein, author of Doppelganger As claims of antisemitism continue to distort our politics at home and abroad, it has become almost impossible to talk about constructively, even in private. Instead, we find ourselves in a storm of misinformation, political mudslinging and bad-faith accusations. There is, however, a way to deliberate more honestly. Looking beyond our polarising headlines and interrogating the reasons racism takes hold, Off-White offers urgent analysis of one of the most divisive issues of our time. Taking in the contingency of whiteness, Judeo-Christian mythmaking, pro-Israel antisemitism, and the Palestinian struggle against colonialism, Rachel Shabi lights a hopeful way forward. *** 'Timely and valuable... [Shabi's] key message is a vital one – that the fight against antisemitism is an essential part of the fight against all injustice and dehumanisation.' Observer , Book of the Week 'A masterpiece defined by moral clarity, humanity and insight.' Owen Jones 'An invaluable guide for anyone who seeks to understand issues over which we stumble far too often.' George Monbiot 'With a generous spirit and a humane compass, Rachel Shabi guides us through a minefield.' Gary Younge ' A supple, generous and original investigation into the uses and abuses of antisemitism . I cannot wait for Off-White to be read, debated and put into practice .' —Naomi Klein, author of Doppelganger ' Her key message is a vital one – that the fight against antisemitism is an essential part of the fight against all injustice and dehumanisation .' —Natasha Walter, Observer , Book of the Week ' Wise, thoughtful and engaging , this is a great book, that navigates complexity with sensitivity and intelligence. It's an invaluable guide for anyone who seeks to understand issues over which we stumble far too often .' —George Monbiot ' The rise in antisemitism in recent years should concern us all. In a necessary exploration, Rachel Shabi asks the questions that few seem willing to address : why has antisemitism become such an Achilles Heel for the left, why is there little attention given to right-wing antisemitism and how can progressives build more inclusive anti racist politics.' —Billy Bragg ' A masterpiece defined by moral clarity, humanity and insight, which injects what seem like impossible nuances in one of the most fraught discussions of our time. That rare book in the bleakest moment – one that educates, and one that offers hope .' —Owen Jones ‘ A nuanced and humane study, written with empathy in the hope that a “joined-up anti-racism” might emerge that makes the fight against anti-Semitism part of a broader progressive movement.’ — Irish Times ' Rachel Shabi is deeply knowledgeable , across the territories of prejudice from the modern far-right to the near-historical left, and interweaves the personal and political with assurance, humour, passion and love . This is a challenging and nuanced book; an urgent read but also an enormously enjoyable one .' —Zoe Williams ' Rachel Shabi is gifted with a unique sensibility , embodying multiple identities and universal, non-negotiable human rights. Holding that together is tough, particularly in our times of competing injustices and public discourse filled with demagogic sound and fury. Today’s most explosive and divisive global issues are Palestine and antisemitism. Shabi uses her personal insights and political intelligence to deepen understanding and shift or shake the views of those who cling to partisan views. I am one of them. No one who reads this exceptional book will come away unchanged . And most will feel a debt of gratitude to the open minded, open-hearted author, our guide .' —Yasmin Alibhai-Brown ' Incisive, principled, engaging . With a generous spirit and a humane compass, Rachel Shabi guides us through a minefield.' —Gary Younge 'Moving beyond “blind spots and biases.”... Shabi’s potent book explores the nature of Jewish identity from the personal perspective of a British woman of Iraqi Jewish heritage... [the book] may help us understand how we have learned to talk the way we do about Jewish identity in the 21st century. A passionate reinterpretation of antisemitism.' — Kirkus ' The world needs the intellectual, values-driven insight of Rachel Shabi's Off-White . In a world of forced polemics: black or white; far right or far left; you're either with us or against us, Shabi’s book helps us better understand the poisonous drivers that seek to shockingly divide us. Whilst unpacking the complex history of being Jewish within an ever-changing national and global space, Shabi is unflinching in her bravery to lay bare uncomfortable truths, whoever they offend. The brilliance of Off-White not only unshackles us from toxic dogma but also paves the way to rehumanise and rethink how warring neighb