While White Men Sleep

"Current, edgy, and controversial, this book will keep you glued to its pages! A necessary read that will leave you digging for the truth."-- Reedsy DiscoveryWhile White Men Sleep details Mandy Africa’s journey to tear down the white, patriarchal system that killed her mother.It starts when Mandy attends an anti-Trump rally the night he is elected President. The streets are filled with protesters but a news crew instead focuses on a group of young, white women taking selfies. Mandy has had enough! Storming in, she gives an impassioned speech on racial inequality and white privilege. Mandy’s actions, caught on film, ignite a fire in the hearts of thousands and begin the biggest revolution in US history; the Oya Movement.At first, President Donald Trump laughs off the movement. But as Oya grows, so does his impatience. He labels Oya a terrorist organization and deploys US troops to squash their rebellion, killing Mandy’s friends.Mandy rallies millions to follow her to Washington DC to confront Trump once and for all. She delivers a timeless speech on equity. But Trump strikes back...In this powerful and controversial novel, Alderin Ordell points an unwavering eye at the worst ills that ail our country.His characters drive to the heart of the societal issues that affect us all as they battle for black revolution in the ultimate moment of resistance. While White Men Sleep is an edgy, contemporary call to action that keeps you guessing and mesmerized at the same time.Praise for While White Men Sleep:"While White Men Sleep is a brilliant concept. It's current and hot and should be read now! It's controversial, realistic, edge-of-your-seat reading that will cause you to think deeply, ponder many a line of thought, and dig into recent history (and current happenings) like never before. It's a story that will make you feel, keep you engrossed, and leave you reeling and wanting more.". -- Reedsy Discovery. "Alderin Ordell’s WHILE WHITE MEN SLEEP is a smart, social novel about race in America. In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2016 election, young Black woman Mandy and her best friend Janet, living in Portland, are galvanized into action. As their acts of protest against white supremacy are taken up all over the country, there is a national reckoning. An imaginative dystopian take on systemic racism and militarization, with compelling and passionate characters.". -- IndieReader. "If you’re in the mood to read a thought-provoking, controversial and violent novel with a plethora of both fictional and non-fictional characters…even Oprah and Donald Trump are featured and realistically presented…tackle While White Men Sleep. The premises behind the plot and the subsequent events that move it along are very disturbing. Expect to read what many will call conspiracy theories…until Ordell presents them through Mandy’s speeches. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself thinking about them long after you finish the book.". -- Reader's Favorite