In Breaking Bias, Anu Gupta doesn’t just offer a book—he extends an invitation to embark on a deeply personal and transformative journey into the roots of bias and its far-reaching impact.
This is no dry academic tome but a vibrant, thoughtful guide that challenges readers to confront their own ingrained assumptions while equipping them with the tools to dismantle bias both within themselves and the environments they navigate.
Gupta, a seasoned educator and founder of BE MORE with Anu, introduces us to the startling truth that bias is not only learned but absorbed from the world around us, unconsciously shaping our thoughts, actions, and, most importantly, our relationships. But unlike many books on the subject, Breaking Bias is not content to simply analyze the problem—it immerses readers in a process of discovery and transformation. Gupta’s tone is compassionate yet urgent, reflecting the seriousness of the stakes while encouraging readers to feel empowered to make lasting change.
What makes Breaking Bias so compelling is its balance of scientific insight and personal narrative. Gupta doesn’t shy away from sharing his own experiences—stories that pulse with humanity, as he reveals the subtle and overt biases he’s encountered as a South Asian immigrant.
These reflections lend a vulnerability that feels refreshingly honest, making it impossible to remain detached as a reader. In fact, you can almost feel the weight of Gupta’s lived experiences, each chapter inviting the reader to not only think but feel—to empathize, to reflect, and to question their own deeply held beliefs.
And the journey is experiential in more ways than one. Gupta’s “5 Mindfulness Habits” offers readers a way to actively engage with their biases through practical, daily exercises. The book becomes a guide for action, pulling us into a transformative process that is as much about healing as it is about learning.
These practices are what make Breaking Bias stand out—it doesn’t ask you to just sit back and learn, but to lean in and participate in your own growth.
There’s an emotional resonance here that goes beyond statistics and theory. Gupta speaks directly to the heart, reminding us that breaking bias isn’t just about changing the workplace—it’s about human connection. It’s about seeing each other more clearly, understanding each other more deeply, and creating a world where we no longer have to fit into the narrow boxes bias imposes on us.
Gupta’s optimism is contagious, but it’s not naïve. He acknowledges the enormity of the task but offers readers a way forward, a path illuminated by empathy, awareness, and intentional action.
Breaking Bias is more than a book—it’s a call to action, a movement of the heart and mind that asks us to confront our biases with courage, compassion, and curiosity.
For anyone ready to do the work—not just intellectually but emotionally—Breaking Bias is an essential companion on that journey. It is a powerful reminder that true inclusion is not just a policy—it’s a mindset and a practice, and it starts with each of us.
