Between the World and Me
Ratings442
Average rating4.5
As a white man that grew up in a safe middle class family, this is a very hard book to read. And of course this is exactly the type of book that I need to read more often, to become a more aware and grounded person. There is an immense sadness in me because of a terrible past that cannot be changed and because in my lifetime I will not see a world without racism and we true equality. Also, while in the past I could convince myself that the world was going in the right direction, I feel that we are moving two step forwards and one step back, and part of it is due to short memory and a revisionism that teaches only a mild version of world history, celebrating the great achievements without emphasizing the human capital violently spent.
Stepping down from a soap box I don't deserve and focusing just on the quality of the book, I found this book to be very sophisticated, the language is clean and flows without any bumps and the style and rhythm are exquisite. It is not a hero's journey but a cohesive picture of how the author saw the world during his life and a clear explanation of why his world view has been like that since he was a kid. Overall this book is very strong and the author is a master story-teller that marries strong content with perfect aesthetics and style.
As a white man that grew up in a safe middle class family, this is a very hard book to read. And of course this is exactly the type of book that I need to read more often, to become a more aware and grounded person. There is an immense sadness in me because of a terrible past that cannot be changed and because in my lifetime I will not see a world without racism and we true equality. Also, while in the past I could convince myself that the world was going in the right direction, I feel that we are moving two step forwards and one step back, and part of it is due to short memory and a revisionism that teaches only a mild version of world history, celebrating the great achievements without emphasizing the human capital violently spent.
Stepping down from a soap box I don't deserve and focusing just on the quality of the book, I found this book to be very sophisticated, the language is clean and flows without any bumps and the style and rhythm are exquisite. It is not a hero's journey but a cohesive picture of how the author saw the world during his life and a clear explanation of why his world view has been like that since he was a kid. Overall this book is very strong and the author is a master story-teller that marries strong content with perfect aesthetics and style.
As a white man that grew up in a safe middle class family, this is a very hard book to read. And of course this is exactly the type of book that I need to read more often, to become a more aware and grounded person. There is an immense sadness in me because of a terrible past that cannot be changed and because in my lifetime I will not see a world without racism and we true equality. Also, while in the past I could convince myself that the world was going in the right direction, I feel that we are moving two step forwards and one step back, and part of it is due to short memory and a revisionism that teaches only a mild version of world history, celebrating the great achievements without emphasizing the human capital violently spent.
Stepping down from a soap box I don't deserve and focusing just on the quality of the book, I found this book to be very sophisticated, the language is clean and flows without any bumps and the style and rhythm are exquisite. It is not a hero's journey but a cohesive picture of how the author saw the world during his life and a clear explanation of why his world view has been like that since he was a kid. Overall this book is very strong and the author is a master story-teller that marries strong content with perfect aesthetics and style.
As a white man that grew up in a safe middle class family, this is a very hard book to read. And of course this is exactly the type of book that I need to read more often, to become a more aware and grounded person. There is an immense sadness in me because of a terrible past that cannot be changed and because in my lifetime I will not see a world without racism and we true equality. Also, while in the past I could convince myself that the world was going in the right direction, I feel that we are moving two step forwards and one step back, and part of it is due to short memory and a revisionism that teaches only a mild version of world history, celebrating the great achievements without emphasizing the human capital violently spent.
Stepping down from a soap box I don't deserve and focusing just on the quality of the book, I found this book to be very sophisticated, the language is clean and flows without any bumps and the style and rhythm are exquisite. It is not a hero's journey but a cohesive picture of how the author saw the world during his life and a clear explanation of why his world view has been like that since he was a kid. Overall this book is very strong and the author is a master story-teller that marries strong content with perfect aesthetics and style.
