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Black Men, Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?: The Afrikan American Family in Transition (English and English Edition)

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This eloquent, yet hard-hitting book gives a blueprint, instructions and provocative reasoning behind why Black families are in crisis today, and most of his criticsm is leveled at the "men" in the Black community who have yet to step up to the plate and claim their rightful responsibilities in the home and in the world. In often humorous ways, Haki breaks down what the issues are, where the solutions lie and what we should demand of each other in our collective struggle (from our Black mates, children, leaders, etc.). He does all of this without being condescending or pious, but stern and loving, an accomplishment in itself, and I recommend this to any Black person commited to the struggle to make lives better for Blacks in this country as a whole, starting in their own backyards. If more Black men took these word to heart, the world would be a better place for all brothers and sisters. VITAL, CRUCIAL and NECESSARY!!!

AN EXCELLENT BOOK. I RECOMMEND ALL BLACK MEN TO READ THE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS THAT MR. MADHUBUTI HAS TO SAY IN THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK DEALING WITH THE LIFE AND STRUGGLE OF THE SO CALLED AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE. THIS BOOK WILL HELP ANY BLACK MAN SEEKING KNOWLEDGE FIND ENLIGHTENMENT.

Understand yourself and the world around you in a way that you never had before.

ALL black people need to read this book!

You will not be able to put this down as you read about the simplest differences between you and your white equivelent. Madhabutis' almost poetic language is peaceful to read.

If you're a black person who believes that change is necessary but you don't know what to do about it, the educative source is right in front of you, it's now up to you.

This book is a must reading for those who are serious about advancement for those of african desecnt. The author hits on several critical points, and he does an excellent job at providing solutions. THIS BOOK WILL OPEN YOUR MIND!

Growing up, I always heard people say, "Oh this book changed my life." naming Richard Wright's Native Son or others. But I never had that feeling until I read this book when I was 21. Being a History major and African American studies minor, I am deeply inquisitive of the past and the connections that it has on today. This book gave the most in-depth coverage as to what exactly the ROOT problems ans causes of our condition.
It is an ESSENTIAL read for Black people, especially Black men because this book creates the space for the Black man to form an identity historically while ensuring that identity is best for himself and his community.

Folks, the chapter, 'Never Without a Book' is worth the price of the book alone.

Thank you Bro. Haki for the inspiration and the early awakening. Since reading "Black Men", I have been able to properly increase my "education" and it all began with your very important contribution.

Black...on...Black...LOVE!