Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The book is a profound work that explores the concept of race in America through the lens of the author's personal experiences. It is written as a letter to the author's teenage son, offering him a stark portrayal of his place in a society that is marked by racial injustice. The narrative provides a deeply personal analysis of American history and its lasting impact on the African American community, with the author sharing his experiences of fear, violence, and struggle. It is an exploration of the physical and psychological impacts of being black in the United States, and a call for a deeper understanding of the nation's racial history.
The 1207th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 152-176
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.2)
- Alternate Titles
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- Entre Mim E O Mundo
- Entre O Mundo E Eu
- Tussen De Wereld En Mij
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This book is on the following 21 lists:
- 3rd on The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
- 5th on Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- 7th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 9th on The 20 Best Non Fiction of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 36th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 43rd on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 66th on Current’s 100 Books of the 21st Century (Current)
- 82nd on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 310th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- 25 Books by Black Authors You Should Read This February (Oprah Daily)
- 50 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- Barack Obama's Reading Lists (Barack Obama)
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the 2010s (Time)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)
- The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years (NY Times)