Between the World and Me

Discover the profound narrative of race and identity in Ta-Nehisi Coates' acclaimed book, Between the World and Me. This powerful trade paperback, published in 2015 by The Text Publishing Company, spans 176 pages of lyrical storytelling and deep reflections. Coates presents a heartfelt letter to his son, exploring what it means to inhabit a black body in America—bridging history, personal experience, and poignant insights. As you delve into this thought-provoking work, you'll uncover the painful legacies of America's racial past, from the Civil War to present-day struggles. This book serves as both a historical account and a personal journey through Coates' awakening to the truths of race, history, and the ongoing quest for understanding and liberation. Whether you're seeking a compelling read for personal enlightenment or an enriching addition to your bookshelves, Between the World and Me offers a transformative perspective on America's confrontation with its racial narrative. Ideal for readers interested in social justice, race relations, or contemporary literature, this remarkable book is essential reading for anyone looking to grasp the complexities of racial dynamics in the U.S. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the intersections of history, identity, and hope. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase of Between the World and Me at Smartfox NZ, although combined shipping with other items is not available. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240702
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 176


Description:
In the 150 years since the end of the Civil War and the ratificiation of the Thirteenth Amendment, the story of race and America has remained a brutally simple one, written on flesh- it is the story of the black body, exploited to create the country's foundational wealth, violently segregated to unite a nation after a civil war, and, today, still disproportionately threatened, locked up and killed in the streets. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can America reckon with its fraught racial history?
Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates' attempt to answer those questions, presented in the form of a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son-and readers-the story of his own awakening to the truth about history and race through a series of revelatory experiences- immersion in nationalist mythology as a child; engagement with history, poetry and love at Howard University; travels to Civil War battlefields and the South Side of Chicago; a journey to France that reorients his sense of the world; and pilgrimages to the homes of mothers whose children's lives have been taken as American plunder. Taken together, these stories map a winding path towards a kind of liberation-a journey from fear and confusion, to a full and honest understanding of the world as it is.
Masterfully woven from lyrical personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me offers a powerful new framework for understanding America's history and current crisis, and a transcendent vision for a way forward.


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