We’re thrilled to celebrate our very own Dr. Marlene F. Watson, whose powerful new book, Facing the White Shadow: How to Tame Your Racism and Become a True Ally to People of Color, is making waves and sparking meaningful conversations.
Co-authored with journalist Laura Markowitz, this timely and courageous work provides a clear and compassionate roadmap for White readers committed to confronting bias and becoming true allies. Drawing from Dr. Watson’s decades of experience as a couple and family therapist and DEI leader, and Markowitz’s background in justice reporting, the book offers a unique and credible voice in today’s vital dialogue on race.
Praised by Kirkus Reviews as “compelling and necessary,” Facing the White Shadow doesn’t shy away from the discomfort of confronting racism—it embraces it as a necessary step toward growth and healing. The book includes practical self-reflection exercises, evocative examples, and an emotionally intelligent approach that challenges readers while inviting them into deeper understanding.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Watson on this incredible achievement. Her work continues to deepen the impact of Ackerman’s mission and bring about real, lasting change in our field and beyond.
You can find it on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers.