Race Matters by Cornel West
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Book Reviews of Race Matters
Book Review: Brillant-Short and sweet
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the first things that you notice about the book-Race Matters by Cornel West is the length, or lack thereof. However when you read Race Matters, you realize why Dr. West chhoses to make it short and sweet. Does this book need to be updated now that we have an Afr.-Amer. president? Unfortunately, no! I would like to see Dr. West create a Race Matters Vol. 2. Dr. West is not a monolithic Afr.-Amer. author/thinker. He had no problem supporting Obama for the Pres., but when he sees Obama not sticking up for the downtrodden, he's ready to offer constructive crit. That's why as a fellow author of Plain Talk-Vol. 1 I would like to request that Dr. West do a follow up to Race Matters.Plain Talk - Volume 1Book Review: Ahhh! Yes!
Summary: 5 Stars
I waited nine years to read this book, and I have not been disappointed! Cornel West presents a vivid portrayal of the issues facing black America. In a very easy yet captivating manner, West meticulousness deals with politics, religion, and spirit that have all in one way or another contributed to or hindered American race relations. His appeal to a moral highroad as the solution is once again the prophetic message ringing to a devastated society as previously exclaimed by earlier freedom fighters. Race Matters is also a wonderful start for the person just becoming acquainted with West and the African-American plight. Simply indispensable.Book Review: Points of view matter
Summary: 5 Stars
During the Clarence Thomas appointment, Thomas appealed to racial victimization to secure his place at the expense of his sister and Anita Hill. Black leaders were caught off-base. In the post-Civil Rights era there is a lack of authentic Black Anger among political leaders. There are a number of managerial leaders. Race-transcending prophetic leaders are rare. Black intellectual leadership is cynical, ironic. Black conservatism is a reaction to the crisis in liberalism. West's arguments are taut, interesting.Book Review: West Nails It
Summary: 5 Stars
This slim book says so much about what it means to be human; to find one's self with a certain skin color, appearance and sex within our particular culture with it's values and expectations fueled by aggressive marketing. Cornel West writes with an egoless openness, integrity, brilliance and generosity that could only come from profound suffering. My 23 year old daughter insisted I read this and I would heartily recommend this book to ANYone.Book Review: Race still defines America
Summary: 5 Stars
I just read this book and it got a lot of good information about it such as the names of black scholars and leaders that I had never heard of before and teachings of Malcolm X. The analysis of black anti-semitism and black nihilism was also very interesting. I intend to read more of his works in the future.