5 stars for saying...
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...some of the tough things that we, as black Americans, should have been saying for many many years.

Ms Dickerson deserves full marks for having the courage to skewer many of the sacred cows that we have been praying to for so many years.  Further, she doesn't shrink from taking stab at today's almost-useless civil rights leaders.

It is time, and past time for us to be proud of who we are for what we are and what we have done in this country.  Not because white people will acknowledge it... some will, some won't, but so what?  The acknowledgement of others shouldn't be the goal of ethnic pride.  That said, it should also be said that ethnic pride shouldn't be a bar to the pride that comes from being an American.

It is time, and past time for us to stop seeing ourselves only in comparison to how we are treated by white people... or any other people, including other black people.  Black Americans have done remarkable things.  We are inseparably woven into the fabric of American history and society.

It is time, and past time for us to stop pretending that we exist outside of American society.  We don't.  This is our country, we are full citizens... let's act like it.  We should walk tall, be proud, look others in the eye and smile, or not..., but not because of hostility, but because we are sure of ourselves and our great role in the building, and the success of this country.  We ought not wait for the approval of other people to feel good about ourselves.  This is childish behavior.

This book could have been written better, and I don't agree with every word that is printed here, but what Dickerson wrote needed to be said.

Dickerson is right... the mind truly is the last plantation, and all we need do is walk out through the open gate and decide to opt in.
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5 stars about sums it up! You can't beat this!
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No, I won't add additional words to the star rating I have given above. It is redundant both to ask for such and to give it.
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The main reason im giving a 5star rating to this cd is because its an awesome album from a great band, its too ba there not around anymore. The delivery was within the Estimated delivery time, the cd could've been backed in a better way...some bubble wrap maybe? for the case not to break.
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First encounter with spoken work. I heard this dude on the BC podcast. I never knew that his latest album would be so amazing
I love this. I haven't even been into spoken word but I love this. (I cried a points because of beauty) ((shut up))
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:**:.BRILLIANT.:**:.5 STAR :**:.THANK YOU!!.:**:
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I'll have to tell you I'm not afraid to throw out five stars for a purchase that was perfect meaning that I got them on time, they were as advertised, and worked very well! I mean what else are you holding back with the four stars people... Lol!
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Well, I guess there are no great phrases or words to review an item like this. I just want to say that it is sturdy, works nice, does what it is supossed to do, and that's it. Great purchase.
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Actually quite good.  5 stars is for outstanding, but this is very good.
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... how difficult to make people laugh out loud, actually is.  the fact that mr. eggars is able to do so on a regular basis throughout this distinctive and original work is not to be taken lightly.  i don't know why  he is (occasionally, and only occasionally) being derided for his 'clever'  phrases and seemingly easy jokes on the true and genuine hardships of his  own somewhat (to some) sordid and "unamerican" journey through  life -- but I for one would like to applaud his ability to make mildly  depressed people sit up out of  their cynacism thrones and chuckle, not to  mention FEEL.  his is far, far ahead of his time in his willingness and  skill in transforming a memoir into a cohesive and heartfelt event/piece of  undeniable literature.  I would absolutely be slain with jealousy, were I  not so grateful for a talent such as his to rise unbidden to a  marketing-driven industry which should never in its right mind recognized  such a gift, but somehow they did.  we have the publishing house he is with  to thank for looking beyond ordinary, formulaic  fare and allowing his  quixotic brilliance to shine forth, with added PR and promotion and all!  I  adore this boook and have given it to everyone I know who is ready for the  next step in consciousness.  Dave?  thank you, thank you, for such  hilarious, fresh, luminous and honest work.......
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This Book is going to be a hit,,..You have so much in it. I give it 5 (stars)
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Oh, so difficult to give 5 stars, when it says "I love it"! :-P The class sucks, but the quality, condition, and super speedy shipping of the book was much appreciated! Thank you! That part "I love".  :-)
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I am so proud of you. Putting inspiration into written words is not an easy thing. As inspiration is felt very deeply when spoken. You have managed to inspire using you gift and I applaud you for that...patiently awaiting the second vol. 2
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...when they said Rhett Miller's new, self-titled album was the best so far. Unfortunately, they were a star short with their Four-Starred assessment.

As a long-time fan of both Rhett's solo career as well as the Old 97's, I feel like Rhett has really outdone himself with this album. Lyrically, it's what we've all come to expect from this gifted song-writer with lines like, "hollow your heart out and hold out your hope/ god give me strength and a good length of rope" (Nobody Says I Love You Anymore).

Whereas his earlier albums seem more pop-oriented, Rhett has successfully managed to mix rock (Happy Birthday Don't Die) with country (Another Girlfriend) as well as his usual sixties-inspired pop (If It's Not Love). This is a great album that new fans will easily fall in love with and will remind die-hards why we fell in love in the first place.

Personal Favorites:

Nobody Says I Love You Anymore
I Need To Know Where I Stand
Sometimes
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Bought this for my husband. I asked him to rate it... he said, "yeah, it was good."  For him that's a resounding recommendation.
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Needs  no further comment.  6 stars says  it all
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The title ... it was a gift to my husband who uses that phrase often!  So it was perfect!  Very nice quality too.  Thank you.