Between the World and Me - Ta-Nehisi Cotes

ISBN: 9780812993547

Between the World and Me is a profound and evocative work in which Ta-Nehisi Coates explores the complexities of race in America through a personal lens. Written as an open letter to his son, the book delves into the historical and contemporary realities of being Black in a society steeped in systemic racism and violence. Coates intertwines memoir with cultural criticism, offering a raw and introspective narrative that examines the body as a site of both vulnerability and resilience. His eloquent prose challenges readers to confront the harsh truths of American history while also contemplating the possibility of forging a future where understanding and change prevail.

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ISBNs of note: 9780812993547

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