This book is a clever approach to race relations wherein the author answers commonly asked questions about African-Americans in a non-judgmental and sometimes comical matter of fact tone.
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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Marron
Format:Paperback
I met the author of this book while she was selling copies on Venice Beach in L.A., and I bought it because I was curious and because the author seemed so appealing. The title is kind of hokey, but the book discusses sensitive issues (e.g. black people's feelings about immigrants, their supposed "paranoia" about racial issues), as well as lighter ones (e.g. black men's love of large butts), with thoughtfulness, political astuteness (in my humble opinion), frankness, and clarity. A lot of the questions in the book are those many non-Blacks have wondered about but were afraid to ask, lest they be accused of racism. Besides that, the book is well written, and the author has a good sense of humor.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By D. Mitchell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book raises many questions that many non black people have never thought about as well as some that are never thought about and answers them in a very non esoteric way that everyone can understand. Almost as if the author is conversing directly with you instead of speaking down to you from some self gratifying high ground as many authers do when it comes to writting about race. Very quick and enjoyable read.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Jen14
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book popped up in the "People who ordered this book also liked. . ." section while I was looking at the book 'Stuff White People Like'. Stuff White People Like is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek book looking at the culture of white people. Absolutely recommend this book to anyone. It's brilliant. When I clicked on Why Do Black People Like Fried Chicken and looked at the chapter list it looked like the same thing. 'Why are blacks sneaky/lazy?' 'Why are so many black men in prison?'. It was written by "your Black friend" who had taken a pen name that is very ethnic sounding. It was advertised along with Stuff White People Like. I thought it would be the same type of joke-y tone. It is NOT. This is a serious book. There is nothing wrong with that, if that if what you are expecting. If your looking for tongue-in-cheek, this is not it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Whiny, not funny, and not informational
I also bought this book thinking it would be funny. Or if it were serious, that it would have thought-provoking, data-based answers. It is neither of these things. Read more
Published 19 months ago by MrsHooker
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money
I thought this would be a funny coffee table book, not so much. It is almost like the Author is defensive about the questions she is asking. I was expecting funny answers. Read more
Published on March 5, 2011 by Chickingurl
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was Ohkay
This was an ohkay book. When I got it in the mail, I read the whole book in like 3 hours. There's only like 75 pages in the whole book and the print is very large. Read more
Published on November 2, 2010 by Jehania
2.0 out of 5 stars
Was not a fan
I didn't learn anything that I didn't already know. There were no huge epiphanies or revelations where I sat back and thought, I never thought of it that way before. Read more
Published on September 27, 2010 by Duke Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Insightful and entertaining
I had a great time reading this book by Nashieqa. She answers the various questions about black people that I'm sure have floated in the curious minds of others and she does it... Read more
Published on February 17, 2010 by Charles Chatmon
