Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The book is a profound work that explores the concept of race in America through the lens of the author's personal experiences. It is written as a letter to the author's teenage son, offering him a stark portrayal of his place in a society that is marked by racial injustice. The narrative provides a deeply personal analysis of American history and its lasting impact on the African American community, with the author sharing his experiences of fear, violence, and struggle. It is an exploration of the physical and psychological impacts of being black in the United States, and a call for a deeper understanding of the nation's racial history.
The 1376th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 82nd on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- 25 Books by Black Authors You Should Read This February (Oprah Daily)