Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me is a letter to his adolescent son exploring the realities of being Black in America. The book uses personal anecdotes, literary excerpts, and historical analysis to examine systemic racism and its impact on Black bodies. Coates details his own experiences navigating racism, from childhood in Baltimore to his time at Howard University, framing it as a continuous struggle for self-preservation and understanding. The narrative emphasizes the physical and psychological toll of racism and the importance of resistance. Ultimately, the book urges his son to engage in ongoing self-reflection and activism.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Between-World-and-Me-audiobook/dp/B010MSFATU?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=f161937d65792f4d62e3a8890c97fead&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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