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An instant New York Times bestseller, named a best book of the year by The New York Times Book Review and Entertainment Weekly. This celebrated account of a young African-American man who escaped Newark, NJ to attend Yale, but still faced the dangers of the streets when he returned is, “nuanced and shattering” (People) and “mesmeric” (The New York Times Book Review). |
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“The book that you hold in your hands is nothing short of a miracle.” |
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—Desmond Tutu, from the Introduction |
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Edited By Ben Jealous and Trabian Shorters |
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In this timely and important collection of personal essays, black men from all walks of life share their inspiring stories and ultimately how each, in his own way, became a source of hope for his community and country. |
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Biography & Autobiography |
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Check out our video playlist commemorating Black History Month |
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