books about: african-american

books about: african-american

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African-american

The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family

Annette Gordon-Reed

W. W. Norton, 2008

Extraordinary insights in early American history
Opening disclaimer: Annette Gordon-Reed is my faculty colleague at NY Law School, and I originally introduced her to Bob Weil, the editor at W.W. Norton who contracted with her to produce this book. As a result, I had an opportunity to read it in final galleys this ...

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

Barack Obama

Three Rivers Press, 2004

Dreams From My Father
This is the most compelling story that really resonates with me. Barak Obama's life connects with a little bit of everyone no matter your race or background. In his book, Barak Obama articulates the near and distant relationships specifically with his grandparents and ...

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Junot Díaz

Riverhead Hardcover, 2007

Impressive
This book delves into layers of history, despots, struggle, and the courage of everyday human beings in a less than welcoming world. A masterpiece!

The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood

Helene Cooper

Simon & Schuster, 2008

A powerful memoir
Helene Cooper's memoir of growing up in Liberia is one of those books that you just can't put down. I was pretty groggy there for a few days after reading late into the night! Because I grew up in the U.S. at the same time as the author, I was captivated by the ...

Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who ...

Ron Hall, Denver Moore

Thomas Nelson, 2008

profoundly impacted
This book profoundly impacted both my husband and me. I have recommended it to many, many friends. They have also responded with rave reviews. This true story reveals how living beyond yourself can change our world, one life at a time.

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)

Barack Obama

Vintage, 2008

Obama is the man baby, the next president in 2008!
Obama is the man baby, the next president in 2008! This book is GREAT, and everyone should read it. Sorry my review is not a novel like everyone else.

True to the Game III

Teri Woods

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Typical happy ending
I think the first book was the best but the others had more detail; there all good books, the story ended the way it was suppose too

Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America

Paul Tough

Houghton Mifflin, 2008

"Let us put our minds together...
... and see what life we can make for our children", a quote by Sitting Bull, embraces the philosophy and vision of outstanding educator, reformer, and leader Geoffrey Canada, creator of the Harlem Children's Zone. Part biography, part call to action, "Whatever it ...

Cross Country
James Patterson

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C., what they discover is shocking: a ...

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

Daniel H. Pink

Riverhead Trade, 2006

A whole new way to see the world
A Whole New Mind is written for those who are looking to increase their abilities and engage their brain. The book offers a holistic approach to changing your life and changing how you see the world and approach problems. Pink makes the argument that we all need to ...

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006

Among the Most Influential African-American Novels of the 20th Century
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, middle-aged narrator Janie Crawford tells the story of her life to date. Janie was raised by her former-slave grandmother, who pushed Janie into a life of quiet conventionality as a farmer's wife. Unsatisfied, however, when a man with ...

Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker

Tyndale House Publishers, 2008

Very Inspirational ... Blessed with every word!
This book is very powerful for anyone striving to excel with God as your guide. Tony Dungy is a great example of a faithful man in the face of tremendous success and soul shattering pain. Thanks for writing the book, all of us that read it are indebted to you.

Purple Panties: An Eroticanoir.com Anthology

Strebor Books, 2008

hotttt
THIS BOOK WAS VERY HOT AND STEAMY. ZANE NEVER DISAPPOINTS ME. HER BOOKS ARE ALWAYS VERY GOOD. PURPLE PANTIES IS VERY HOT. EVERYONE SHOULD PICK THIS BOOK UP AND CUDDLE NEXT TO SOMEONE SPECIAL AND ENJOY THE HOT WET FUN THEY WILL HAVE WHILE READING THIS BOOK.THANKS ZANE

The Color of Water 10th Anniversary Edition

James McBride

Riverhead Trade, 2006

The Color of Water
Excellent book which talks about transracial issues....excellent also for people considering adoption of trans racial children....very informative.....

Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph

Alonzo Mourning, Dan Wetzel

Ballantine Books, 2008

Great read
I've read 11 of the 14 chapters in this book so far. I've only had it two days. It is truly a great read and I'm usually pretty hard to please. I don't want to discuss any details and spoil it for anyone who may be reading it. Let's just say there are some ...