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"You are a black boy, and you must be responsible for your body in a way that other boys cannot know."
This book isn’t only a loving letter of a father to his son, but also tells the realistic and tragic account of black people living in America. Coates tries not to paint a too bleak image of the future, but by describing his own past to his son, he tries to warn him about the dangers and difficulties he’s going to face.
“You have been cast into a race in which the wind is always at your fa ...more
This book isn’t only a loving letter of a father to his son, but also tells the realistic and tragic account of black people living in America. Coates tries not to paint a too bleak image of the future, but by describing his own past to his son, he tries to warn him about the dangers and difficulties he’s going to face.
“You have been cast into a race in which the wind is always at your fa ...more
Toni Morrison said "This is required reading" and I agree. With the recent Trump election it is more so than ever!
Books give the reader a glimpse into other worlds and other lives - and this book does that so well it's heartbreaking. It made me feel greatful for the relative safety of my life in NZ and that I live with little fear. ...more
Books give the reader a glimpse into other worlds and other lives - and this book does that so well it's heartbreaking. It made me feel greatful for the relative safety of my life in NZ and that I live with little fear. ...more
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