John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975。 Six years later he was a professional footballer， distinguishing himself for Watford， Liverpool and England， and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player。

Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator on a broad range of issues， and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority。

By vividly evoking his personal experiences， and holding a mirror to this country's past， present and future， Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony。 The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism will help to inform and advance the global conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of prejudice。