Seriously one of the most enjoyable books that I have ever read. Funny too.

Such a great book. I not sure if anyone will read this. I have a friend that is currently incarcerated. The book is circling around the halls on the inside. My friend asked me if we could read it together and do a “book club”over the phone. It was honestly the best decision ever. I decided to order the book on iBookstore. Everyday I fell in love with this book. I can relate so much to this man it’s crazy from being a former college athlete, to finding black love, and just being honest about the world be live in as a person of color.

I’m typically not a fan of memoir type novels; however, after reading “Educated” by Tara Westover, I decided to give this one a go. While a complete change of pace, this book was incredible. I’m glad the author was able to extend his voice outside of his regular audience (from his blog) and collect his memories in a way such as this. I was able to ask myself some difficult questions regarding what my blackness (and whiteness, as a mixed race individual) meant to me and how I contribute to blackness (and whiteness) in America. A definite recommendation for for individuals of all racial backgrounds!

One of the most powerful and relatable books I’ve read about being a black male. It was like “The Kwan” that Cuban Gooding Jr. Mentioned in the movie Jerry McGuire. The author mixes athletics, rap music and just every day black man stuff into this perfect Gumbo. The book made me laugh, reminisce, reflect and sometimes almost cry. So many things that we’ve all thought to ourselves or done as black males in America to shield our masculinity or scream our masculinity are discussed in this book. This book has range. It also shows the range of the author and more importantly the range of black males in America. Required reading for anyone who has ever loved, raised, been interested in, questioned, been intrigued by, or even hated a black man.

This was a phenomenal book!