The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America by Cose, Ellis
The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America by Cose, Ellis

The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America

With a compassionate eloquence reminiscent of James Baldwin's Letter to My Nephew, Ellis Cose presents a realistic...
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Author: Ellis Cose
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The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America by Cose, Ellis

The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America

CHF 18.37
The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America by Cose, Ellis

The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America

CHF 18.37
Author: Ellis Cose
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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With a compassionate eloquence reminiscent of James Baldwin's Letter to My Nephew, Ellis Cose presents a realistic examination of the challenges facing black men in modern America.

Black men have never had more opportunity for success than today--yet, as bestselling author Cose puts it, We are watching the largest group of black males in history stumbling through life with a ball and chain. Add to that the ravages of police brutality, murder, poverty, illiteracy, and the widening gap separating the black elite from the underclass, and the result is a paralyzing pessimism. But even as Cose acknowledges the systemic obstacles that confront black men, he refuses to accept them as reasons for giving up; instead he rails against the destructive attitude that has made academic achievement a source of shame instead of pride in many black communities--and outlines steps black males can take to enhance their odds for success.

With insightful anecdotes about a broad range of black men from all walks of life, Cose delivers a warning of the vast tragedy that is wasted black potential, and a call to arms that can enable black men to reclaim their destiny in America.

Author: Ellis Cose
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Published: 01/07/2003
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.59w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9780743428170


Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 05/01/2003 pg. 32

About the Author
Ellis Cose is the author of the bestselling The Envy of the World, Color-Blind, and The Rage of a Privileged Class, as well as Democracy, If We Can Keep It and The Short Life & Curious Death of Free Speech in America. He is a columnist and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine. He has appeared on Nightline, Dateline, Good Morning America, PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, NPR, and other national television and radio programs. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.
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