![]() ![]() The “least” well-written piece is very good, the vast majority are out of this world. Each of the ninety essayists and poets was selective enough to give us a flavor of the period assigned to them, without trying to do too much, which, in turn, lent depth to their words. In fact, this is one of my favorite books ever. It is the rare person that will not learn new stories. It is consistently interesting, even if you have made efforts to learn African American history over the years. This book of diverse perspectives and approaches to the task hangs together well, without pretending to be exhaustive. At the end, of each part is a poem, capturing the essence of the forty years covered by that part. The essays cover specific topics relevant to each five-year segment of African American History from 1619 to the present. ![]() Kendi and Keisha Blaine, editors, is a compendium of essays and poems written in 10 forty-year parts. (I did then research the table of contents to make sure I remember the writers and their topics since I have no print copy.) This brainchild of Ibram X. I am so glad I selected the audiobook because hearing this book spoken by the talented cast was unforgettable. ![]()
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