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The Devil and Dave Chappelle: And Other Essays

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If you're looking for essays that make you think about the contradictory state of race relations and a younger generation of black Americans in a very new light, this is a book you need to have. Don't borrow it: buy it. It needs to be read more than once. The essays are thought provoking and have several layersthat need to be uncovered. You can't do this is one reading.

The writing is as intelligent as the thinking. I bought the book because
of the title, but found the other writings as cogent and informative. An
excellent book for a discussion group.

There is not a book of essays I enjoy more than this one. It touched on so much, from why Harry Belafonte wasn't at Coretta Scott King's funeral, to universities owning slaves in the 1800s, to the justified reasons some black people don't like Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice, to issues in sports. I never thought anyone would capture the position of "favorite essayist" from Alice Walker as Dr. Cobb did, but I could not put this book down. It was a history lesson and more, written from the perspective of a member of the hip hop generation. The topics he spoke on are socially and politically relevant, and will continue to be. This is an extremely important book.

It's a composite of many essays. Most of which are and interesting read. About 25% of the writers... you're just waiting for them to get to their point. I guess you can't expect all them to be golden.

The sociocultural critique offered by the author represents the voice of a generation, my generation to be specific. The author does an exceptional job in articulating his ideas in language that is both easy to read and erudite. The essays in this book will feed the soul and are sure to keep the reader eagerly returning for more morsels - translation - this is a book that you need to add to your library and to your conversation. It will enhance your ability to dialogue about important social, political and cultural issues that ultimately impact all Americans. Don't hesitate on picking this one up.