Black Boy by Richard Wright
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Do you like reading about racism and suspense?  If you are then Black Boy by Richard Wright is the book for you.  Richard Wright describes his life as a Black Boy living in the Jim Crow South. He had to learn how to  make a living and support himself after his father left him.  His mother  also became ill.  Richard grew up with poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred.  He lied, stole, and lashed out in anger at those around him including his  family.  He had to killed and tortured animals when he was a six-year-old  just to survive.  He also drank at bars.  He was surrounded on the one side  by whites that were either very different on him.  In the stories he  explain that whites are cruel, while blacks resented anyone who tries to  rise above them.  I really didn't have any favorite parts because this  book didn't seem very interesting, maybe because it has a lot of racism in  the book or maybe I don't know the black culture. Towards at the end of the  book, Richard and his family keep struggling moving to the North.  They had  a lot of obstacles moving North.  But at the end they finally did it.  If you want to know more about Black living in the South during the 1930s,  I would recommend this book to you.  Black Boy will make you mad, laugh,  and make you think what it was like living in the South.  But For me, this  book wasn't the best book that I ever read.
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Excellent!  I have read several books about the Wright Brothers but this is the first to offer a glimpse into their family and lives.  Wonderful and what I have come to expect and enjoy in McCullough's work.
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Finally, African characters that represent us on all levels. Love that this book is about an African boy and his love for animals.
I also, purchased the hardcover books on their website. Go Fyenetwork!
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lol man im tellin you i've read quite a few books by black authors such as flyy girl, liars game, lil mama's rules, cry me a river....and tha list goes on but this book by far is one that i can relate to the most, normally books are from OLDER peoples points of view where their around 40 or so and have children and bills and things like that but this one is from sum1 around my age group and its great...detailed...interestin...easy to relate to..and gawd...juss plain GOOD..i couldn't put it down and was VERY mad when i was done readin it...get it..its a must to have on tha bookshelf lol ...holla
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Where to begin...brilliant just brilliant! I am now & forever a fan of Mr. Wright's!! When is the next one coming out?!?! The most witty, clever & creative of it's kind to come along in a looooong time. EVERYONE MUST OWN A COPY!!!!
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BLACK  CHILDREN FOLKLORE THIS GREAT FOR ALL CHILDREN TO UDERSTAND DIFFERENT CULTURES GREAT GREAT GREAT
SHOULD BE REQUIRED READING FR ALL
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A writer pens a letter to his son explaining what it means to grow up black in America. Race is the child of racism, not the father, he writes. My work is to give you what I know of my own particular path while allowing you to walk your own. Coates has written a jeremiad on race for our times. His letter to his son is powerful, short enough to be consumed in one long sitting. It is compelling and essential reading for all who seek understanding and comity with their fellows. Read more at bookmanreader.blogspot.com .
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North of the Grove was an  amazing book. when I first started reading the book I was like this going to be a boring book. But this was an amazing book we need more young black men's like Howard in this world because Howard was a young black men with no crinimal background he had his on the right track.
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At first sight of the cover, I was immediately drawn in by the obviously helpless and defenseless black boy and I was doubly reminded of Richard Wright's Black Boy and of the disturbing images of Psychology 101 case studies.  As only a true page-turner can, I found myself spellbound as the book evokes self-analysis and social commentary.  A true and sometimes haunting story which mirrors the surface and the underbelly of the 'good ole days' and the new millenium. Sipp's story compels the pastor as well at the flock to remember that we as christians have embarked on a life-long struggle to be Christ-like I found the book has left me spiritually uplifted and thirsting for another sip of Sipp!
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I absolutely love Brothers Black. My favorite scene was the dancing at the night club. Man, that was sexy as can be. I listened to 50 cent, the rapper, sing that rap song and really enjoyed it, for me to be over sixty years old. The other hilarious sene was the farting in the bed. That was funny as all get out. Thanks, Blue Saffire. Great job with this book. I have read all your books and I look forward to reading the next one.
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In my opinion the book Leon's story is a really good book. I like this book because it describes what it is like to be a African American. At this time  in history I also like this book because. It is a biography I also like how Leon tells about the coo clucks clan because this was a good part of the book. I also like how Leon describes where he would hide if he saw the clan. In the end the book Leon's story is a good book
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I read Black and got hooked on this story.  Ted Decker is one of my favorite authors and all of his books are great.
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All I knew about the book when I started it was that it had been selected as the Book of the Year by the Richardson Reads organization. Then I realized it was a true story about a young black boy following a rocky path to becoming a widely renowned opera singer. As I read, I became more involved with the man's life until I got to the point where I couldn't put the book down until I reached the end. Then I wanted more.  Excellent!
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Finally came in the mail today. Ive only read the introduction and Im already impressed. This is an excellent read and I encourage a lot of young black males to read this novel!
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I enjoyed the book and I have an agenda, you see my grandson is half black and half white.
He came into the world knowing he was or is loved. He is a sweet, loving, intelligent young boy and he has and does bring so much joy and love to my life...he truly is a blessing from God.
That I enjoy every day!!!!
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I was disappointed that the book was in black and white and about Red as a very little boy. I hoped it would be like the current comic strip. I did enjoy learning how they met. Thank you.
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This is a must read for parents of little black boys.  I read it several years ago however it is still relevant. Just gave a copy to my niece and her hubby who are expecting their first child.