This brief book is a critique of race relations in contemporary America. But it is also a lyrical self analysis by a gifted Black writer seeking to reconcile his own life experience with mainstream white culture. Written in the form of a letter to his son, the book viscerally describes the realities faced by non-whites over the ages and provides insights into the situation rather than solutions. We gave it above average ratings but some of us considered it a restatement of the race problem without offering much that is truly original.
The next book is James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time. We also considered Animal Farm by Orwell and Outlaw Ocean by Urbina. We plan to meet via Zoom on September 24 and Peter will bring suggestions for the next book.
