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- Amazon Customer
- 17-05-17
Incredibly insightful
As a 25 year old African American I related to almost every single word in this book. This book isn't just for people like me, but for every single person that wants any insight as what it's like to be a young black man in this day and age. Beautifully written and wonderfully read, I recommend this book to everyone that cares about our society.
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- Naima
- 17-08-16
Fire!!!
Smith killed it!! I'm so impressed with his honesty and self awareness. The irony is that his analysis of sexism is going to be more persuasive because he is male. Overall the book is relevant, timely and thought provoking. Simply brilliant. Thank you Mr. Smith.
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- Jessica
- 19-07-16
Outstanding
Within the text Smith unveiled the issues facing black America today from racism, sexism, mental illness, classism, homophobia, transgenders, drugs, survivors guilt, love and more. Bringing attention to more than just the obvious but digging deeper, trying to uncover the roots. It's a great read!!!
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- Jeremiah
- 10-02-17
Raw and powerful
Mychal Denzel Smith has an incredible ability to speak from his heart. Not only is he educated, but he uses that education to express his opinions and struggles on being a black man in America. Smith lets his writing flow naturally and it's rawness gives a much appreciated personality to his book. The narrarator, Kevin R. Free, does an excellent job bringing the personable writings to life. From his well placed pauses, to his sarcastic tones, to his solemn finishers, everything came together in a masterpiece.
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- Li
- 17-09-16
What is a black man in American... fully awakened.
Senior high and college shapes author differently. Same for me. Author stand on his father's shoulder. Same for me. Even if I am a chinese in China.
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- Patricia Hambsch
- 31-08-16
History through a Young Black Man's Eyes!! Perfect
I don't say awesome very often, but This book is Awsome!!! This young black author has his head in the right place!!! His book described his history via politics, sexuality and mental health of our Black Nation in a way that everyone can and needs to understand!!! As an Elementary school Teacher, I saw exactly what he describes!! Everyone, please take the time to submerge into this book!! Thank you Mr. Smith!!
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- Aisha bradford
- 29-11-16
a must for every young black male,
loved it from start to finish, I got a copy just give as a gift to my teenage brother. 8 is my favorite chapter
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- Jacob
- 27-07-16
Great Perspective
Great story, great insight and perspective from a young, articulate, evolved black millennial man. I would have liked Mychal to narrate
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- jenniferjane
- 31-08-16
fantastic
amazing perspective on the world. a good read for anyone with a pulse and a brain
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- ritware
- 08-12-17
Good book
This book chronicles to some degree the life of the author and let's the reader see what instances in his life formed him to be a black man.
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- Jerry K Lee
- 11-09-17
A great read and thought provoking story
A well written essay. I enjoyed the tone and pace of the book. More like a conversation with a friend who makes you reconsider your well worn and established ideas. Highly recommended. Sending a copy to all my friends.