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I'm looking for great non-fiction for 16-18 year old readers in advanced classes--especially titles that have their literary fingers on the public pulse, so to speak. Should I consider this text for my students?
JT Hanzen Young adults thrive on real challenge. Present this book to them and those whom cannot grasp it's deeper meaning in a greater context will feel compel…moreYoung adults thrive on real challenge. Present this book to them and those whom cannot grasp it's deeper meaning in a greater context will feel compelled to stretch themselves to connect with others whom are welcoming them in, sharing it's meaning. That is the beauty of learning together as a class.
This is exactly how our Governments need to approach the general public as well. Administer respect by assuming competency, rather than it's reverse. That way the government is utilizing the full potential of the power of it's people that it serves. WE are amazing when backed by Knowledge and realization and response.
In this respect I have to disagree with the authors pessimistic and oppressed tone toward the end of the book. The power of LOVE must prevail in the face of adversity or all those whom have fought the good fight before have done so in vain. The author need to transfer some of the outrage that she has evoked within the reader to be the change that we want to see in the world. To know when to stand up AND when to sit down. To continue not just the STRUGGLE, but to celebrate the victories of our forefathers, our compatriots and the younger generations. This book needs more Humanitarianism in it's conclusion, and less preedjudice, which can snuff out the flame of any candle. A candle loses nothing by lighting another.(less)
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Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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