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Karen
Aug 08, 2016 rated it really liked it
I started "Between the World and Me" this morning, and I just finished it. I loved that Coates wrote this book as an epistle. I really like this type of book, and really liked all the ones I have read in the last couple of years.
Coates is writing to his 15 year old son about what his experience has been as a black man living in America. Excellent writing.
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Jean-Marie
Nov 04, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: adult, young-adult, memoir
I'm a few years behind on this one. Between the World and Me is a must read for all young adults and older. Coates's words in his letter to his son feel heartfelt, private, honest, and true. I appreciate the opportunity to have read it knowing I was not the intended recipient. ...more
Rachel N.
This is written as a letter by the author to his son discussing the authors thoughts on racism and race in the U.S. I listened to the audio which is read by the author which I don't recommend because the author talks very fast which makes it hard to follow his arguments. Along with the author I am very troubled by the actions of many police departments in this country and agree that something needs to be done about it. I respect the authors views but I was dislike that he seems to think my life ...more
Rebekah
Easy-to-read and eye-opening book regarding the history of race and "whiteness" in the US. ...more
Janet
Feb 15, 2018 rated it really liked it
Important work. Required reading.
Joy
May 10, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Life changing, as expected.

Could and would read again.
Pam
Jan 10, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Michelle
Jan 19, 2016 marked it as to-read
Kent Winward
Feb 28, 2016 rated it really liked it
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Sep 25, 2016 marked it as to-read
Devin Murphy
Nov 23, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Liz
Aug 26, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Stephanie Bengtson
Jan 22, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Karyl
May 20, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Sadok Rouai
Jul 08, 2017 rated it really liked it
Jenna
Aug 18, 2017 marked it as to-read
Shelves: library
Alan
Oct 31, 2017 marked it as to-read
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Crystal
Jan 20, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Camilla Cluett
Jan 23, 2018 marked it as to-read
Shelves: obama-suggests
Crystal
Apr 15, 2018 rated it really liked it
Stacy
Aug 02, 2022 rated it it was ok
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Crystal
Feb 12, 2019 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 22, 2019 rated it really liked it
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Michelle
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