Coleman does a stellar job creating connections between the essays and balancing her usage of academic language to not be overwhelming. With interesting anecdotes that relate to the subject matter. A solid read that I am tempted to pick up for my dad to dig into as well.

In this book, the author delves into the complexity of writing her family's story—a task that's both a duty and an honor. She skillfully navigates the tensions between American ideals and the realities faced by Black people. Through a mix of personal experience and broader societal critique, Coleman paints a vivid picture of what it means to be a Black woman in America.

I enjoyed Traveling without Moving. It challenged me and educated me. As a white middle-aged woman, I appreciated Coleman's honest, compelling essays that gave me a peek into the world she experiences--so far from my own. This is an important book that digs intellectually and authentically into racial bias entrenched in the United States. It's a conversation starter for sure, inviting all of us to be part of the dialogue.