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    <body><![CDATA[Dyson's argument, while well written, essentially adds up to 200ish pages of &quot;Nuh-uh!&quot;  Seldom are the facts backed up by anything other than Dyson's own opinion, and it was actually hard to read this book because of the author's strictly one-sided view.  For instance, despite the fact tha...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8142993">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I liked it but I was disappointed.  Instead of using Cosby's &quot;pound cake&quot; speach as a microcosm representative of a certain segment of black society, he largely limits his arguments to every part and parcell of Cosby's rant. This does us much of a disservice because Cosby's words that nigh...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38685289">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[After skimming over the many reviews on this book it's clear that Dyson elicits a strong reaction from readers, whether it be positive or negative.  I had both.  Reading Cosby's toxic statements about poor African-Americans is painful, but so is reading Dyson's 242 page picking apart of Cliff Huxtab...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39512064">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Once it became clear that the author was going to spend most of the book trashing on Cosby, I lost interest. Yes, Cosby is not perfect. He has his flaws; we get it already, move on with the argument. And the thing is, Dyson does make some important points about how social issues do have to be taken ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/21660059">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[As indicated by the title, this is Michael Eric Dyson's take on Bill Cosby's notorious rants of a few years ago lambasting the poor. For those who are unaware, Cosby took it upon himself to criticize poor blacks, especially youth, for a variety of issues including dressingly sloppily, promiscuity, n...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/20768996">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was a response from the Cosby speech sometime last year at the NAACP honors or some event of.<br/><br/>I've finally gotten through this book. Frankly, I've been annoyed the whole time I read the book. Dyson makes his argument strongly against what Cosby has said about the black community with...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26102305">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[saw it in the airport bookstore and couldn't resist...this was a lot longer than it should have been. the thoughts were interesting, but i felt like this could have been done in 100 pages rather than over 200. i found myself groaning at times...strangely, the second to last chapter was the best one....<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/20864620">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[In light of Mr. Cosby's crusade/tirade against black america this book was born it does a great job of showing cosby the mediocre student with an honourary doctorate that he didn't earn and a civil rights fight that he didn't want to be involved in in his time.That said I do believe many of cosby's ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/11072350">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Well, despite having what might very well be the worst cover design in the history modern day publishing, I actually liked this book.  Perhaps just because I always hated BIll Cosby (even before he went on all those rants about why he hates poor black people).  Not very academic, but I'm not sure it...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14553532">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Seemed mostly like Dyson had a few things he jsut wanted to get off his chest. I really didn't see good grounds on which he built his case. I started reading this completely neutral but by the time I finished I was almost more convinced by Cosby's arguments. I suppose it was worth the 11 cents I pai...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/17384827">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Dyson is correct in pointing out that Cosby's attack on poor black America ignores situational causes, but his pages and pages of personal attacks on Bill Cosby do nothing to further his argument.  He comes off sounding just as hate-filled and myopic as Cosby did, if not more.<br/>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I adore Bill Cosby and read this book on the recommendation of my good friend Curtis.  I like Dyson and thought that he made some valid points but the book did nothing to diminish the respect I have for Mr.Cosby.... It was definitely worth the read!! Thanks,Curt]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very academic!  I felt like I needed to take his course in order to understand some of the terms.  I don't think he gave an objective opinion, mostly propaganda. He doesn't like Bill Cosby and doesn't believe he has any right to voice his opinions.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Dr. Dyson struggled with this book.  Yes we know he has a habit of inventing his own vocabulary but he rambled on and on.  It is quite evident that his attacds on Mr. Cosby are more personal than anything else]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[An excellent response to Bill Cosby's &quot;speech&quot; at the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision.  Michael Eric Dyson goes into great detail to explain the disparity among blacks.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[cosby likes to put all the blame on urban, disadvantaged blacks for not simply sucking it up and suggests they stop whining and shut the hell up.<br/><br/>dyson busts a verbal cap in his puddin pop ass. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was against Cosby from the start of his tirade. This book put the icing on the cake. When your wife disagrees with your methods, then something has to be wrong! ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I like Dyson's approach in this book. He thoroughly examines the off handed derogatory remarks made by Bill Cosby with eloquence and class. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[That Bill Cosby is a hypocrite and talks a good talk when he's on the other side of the looking glass. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[dyson makes my eyes roll all over my skull, but my mom's reading it, so i need to get up on my game...]]></body>
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