Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me
This 2015 National Book Award Winner examines what it means to be Black in contemporary America
About This Book
Between the World and Me (2015) takes the form of a father's letter to his teenage son, age 15, addressing the harsh truths Black men encounter across the United States. Through personal stories detailing his own growth and confrontations with systemic racism, the author seeks to equip young Black Americans for the challenges they will inevitably face.
Who Should Read This?
- People wanting to understand race relations and racism in America
- Readers focused on contemporary social problems
- Those exploring American historical narratives
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