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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER | NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER | PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST | NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST | NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • O: The Oprah Magazine • The Washington Post • People • Entertainment Weekly • Vogue • Los Angeles Times • San Francisco Chronicle • Chicago Tribune • New York • Newsday • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly
This book had moments that had such a strong impact on me that I felt a tightness in my chest and tears streaming down my face. Coates presents his perspective on the harsh realities of racism in America, speaking from a personal standpoint and with complete honesty. He educates the reader through compelling storytelling and an impressive command of precise writing.
Coates' central argument in "Between the World and Me" asserts that anti-black racism is not a peripheral issue but rather an integral component of the American dream. Rather than offering a meticulous and historical analysis, Coates presents his perspective through personal anecdotes. As someone who has always considered themselves anti-racist, this book has heightened my awareness of my own involvement in a society that is profoundly and persistently racist, surpassing my previous understanding. Although it is a difficult read, it serves as an essential starting point for individuals like myself, who have been privileged enough to disregard the origins of our own advantages. In my opinion, this book serves as a launching pad for personal exploration into the neglected aspects of U.S. history. These aspects have been consistently overlooked in our current education system and have perpetuated misinformation throughout previous generations.
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