White Men Can't Hump (As Good As Black Men): Volume I: Race & Sex in America [Paperback]

Todd Wooten (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 2006

White Men Can't Hump is a book of hope. The hope is that one day Black Men in America will no longer be viewed as unintelligent, unattractive, undesirable, uncivilized, and just plain old worthless. White Men Can't Hump will address why Black Men in America are perceived in such a negative way, and will also explore the origins of this negativity. White Men Can't Hump will also explore how this negativity has been spread for the last four centuries (a la Stereotypes), and why this negativity has been spread (a la "Fear of the Black Penis"). Several of these so-called negative Stereotypes will be closely examined and shown in a new light. White Men Can't Hump will ask why two well known Stereotypes that have been historically assigned to Black Men, are only considered negative when applied to Black Men. Most men desire a large Penis and an elevated sexual prowess, but all across America (in offices, bars and locker rooms) the Black Penis and Black Prowess are routinely the Punch Line to jokes. White Men Can't Hump will ask why, and will also ask a question that will create a debate for the ages: "Who's better in bed, Black Men or White Men?" White Men Can't Hump will take you the reader on an educational and enlightening journey through America's past and present with the hope of changing America's future. So sit back and enjoy or cuss, agree or disagree, and most importantly think with an open mind. Because whether you like it or not, White Men Can't Hump tells the story of who all of us are, where we've come from, and where we're going. White Men Can't Hump is divided into two VOLUMES. VOLUME I focuses on how Sex has historically affected Race relations in America, and VOLUME II focuses on how Race has affected Sex relations in America. Don't be confused by the similar titles because both VOLUMES pack a different Racial, Sexual, Political, and Social punch. For more information feel free to visit: www.whitemencanthump.com Enjoy the ride my friend.

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About the Author

For you the reader to fully understand where White Men Can't Hump will take you; you must first understand where the author has been. Todd Wooten is nothing more than a Black Man who grew up in a small country town in Central Ohio. After graduating from high school, Todd Wooten embarked on the following journey: enlisted in the U.S. Marines, worked as a prison guard, worked as a bouncer, worked as a mall cop, worked as a paramedic, and worked as a firefighter. This journey has allowed him to meet people from all 50 states, of numerous different Races, and from all walks of life. His travels in the U.S. and abroad have served as his only true education. His life, past and present, have been shaped by this journey, and his personal experiences helped to shape White Men Can't Hump. America's views on Race and Sex, past and present, are the foundation for White Men Can't Hump. White Men Can't Hump is merely a reflection of where the author and America have crossed paths. By living a life among America's regular people, he has been able to tap into America's attitudes on Race and Sex. Therefore, White Men Can't Hump is merely a reflection of all of us, whether we like it or not, and whether we admit it or not. White Men Can't Hump is the story of Race and Sex in America, and Todd Wooten is merely a grass-roots level storyteller; so read with caution, and please enjoy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (August 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425957439
• ISBN-13: 978-1425957438
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,575,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars White Men Can't Hump (As Good as Black Men) Vol. 1 [2006, written by Todd Wooten], March 27, 2008

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LWNORWAY "writer and fitness guru" (MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Men Can't Hump (As Good As Black Men): Volume I: Race & Sex in America (Paperback)

When I first heard of this book, I laughed at the title and I really didn't see this book coming. Especially right after reading Scott Poulson Bryant's "Hung". I've tried to grab a copy of this book at Borders, because that is where I do most of my shopping at. I've looked around at three different stores and they all claimed that it was "Out of Print". I definitely understand why they refuse to carry this book, because of the title, that many will find offensive. Not only that, but this book holds no punches, because of it's raw depiction of America's fear of "The Big Black Man".

It took the author a few years to complete this project, mainly because he wanted to make sure that all of the facts were exact and intact. If he put extra time into this because he wanted to make a masterpiece, it paid off. This happens to be one of the greatest books I have read. There was so much put into this book that it had to be divided into two different volumes. While Volume One is more about yesterday's events, Volume Two is more about what goes on today, when it comes to discrimination against black men and how America strives to keep black men at the bottom of their totem pole.

In volume one, Todd, the author, analyzes the past, the present and the future of the "N-word". Right after this, he informs us about the disturbing truth when it comes to the illegal immigration crisis in America, along with how and why illegal immigrants are being allowed to flood America left and right. And this could be one of the very many ways for the "masses" to eliminate the black race entirely. He also dares to challenge this "Pull Yourself Up By The Bootstraps" theory that has been pushed onto people, by Knute Rockne, Bill Cosby and white America. He also dares to challenge the stereotype about "all black men are in prison", by simply airing out the dirty laundry of greedy white businessmen who ship jobs overseas and white men who profit from all of the illegal drugs and immigrants that are being allowed to flood America, just to kill off Blacks and Hispanics (especially black men). Don't get me wrong. Ignorant black people are also called out by the author. He tells us about the sorry state of music, men who are spreading AIDS and STDs to women (thanks to a certain groups of black men being on the "down low") and how America's entertainment industry desexualized black men, while exploiting black women. The author also brings up some of slavery's greatest "legacies", such as the devaluation triangle, how black men were literally castrated by angry white men and a cruel incident that involves the killing of a black fetus (which struck a serious nerve with me). He also discusses in this volume black male sexuality and how it has become the butt of jokes in pop culture, especially in mainstream movies, such as "Me, Myself & Irene", "Pulp Fiction" and "Reservoir Dogs". He analyzes a scene from "The Godfather", which exposes how drugs come into America to intentionally destroy blacks, and the infamous quote "They're animals anyway. Let them lose their souls." Also, Todd goes deep in depth about his life growing up in the 70s, life in the armed forces and also looks into the fate of Emmit Till, a 14 year old black boy who was brutally murdered for making a pass at a white woman in the 1950s. Volume one simply ends with how black people can improve their lives with education, sexual awareness, professionalism and by being financially smart, simply by not spending all of their money on temporary fads that makes them look rich.

It is obvious that this is a man who cares about the future of black people and knows what he's talking about. It is intensely rare to find books like this, which is not only about the state of Black America, but about black male sexuality. This is a much better read than something like Scott Poulson-Bryant's "Hung" and it isn't as angry, mean-spirited and filled with personal grudges, as Rajen Persaud's "Why Black Men Love White Women". We live in an age today where there are lots of books dedicated to "getting rich", "cookbooks", "getting laid" that are being cranked out every year. Bill O'Reilly cranks out books every year or two. Many of these books never discuss anything of substance. This is one reason why I say this is one of the greatest accomplishments of our time. Unlike some people who make their money by saying what the masses wants to hear, Todd Wooten is brutally honest, but he's fair, balanced and sincere. Many people will overlook this book because of the title. This book damn-near cost him his career as a firefighter and cost him an opportunity guest star on Bill Maher's HBO show. I've even heard of black women denouncing the book for their own personal reasons. This goes to show that black people are like crabs in a bucket sometimes. And I personally think that it's a damn shame that books like Karrine Steffans' "Confessions of a Video Vixen", Rajen Persaud's eccentric book "Why Black Men Love White Women" and even Larry Elder's "Stupid Black Men" gain more attention and rave reviews than this book! This is one of the greatest books I, personally, have read in a long time, along with Neil Strauss' "The Game".

Regardless of the fact that Barack Obama may become the first black president, we still live in a country that has a long way to go in regards to race relations. It's a lot deeper than the comments made by Reverend Wright (Obama's pastor) and how people have taken this out of context. There are still hypocrisies in the air when it comes to what's offensive and what's acceptable and what's easy. Another example of this is the commercial success between this book and Larry Elder's. The title of this book is more offensive than a book entitled "Stupid Black Men" because this is America we are living in. "Stupid Black Men" is much more acceptable to the masses than this book.

This is a very good read for not just adults, but for young men who want to empower themselves, improve their living conditions and break away from what society expects for them to become. I also feel the urge to add that after reading this book, a certain part of the black community should no longer find Tyler Perry's "Madea" act humorous, even in the slightest. But instead, appalling, emasculating and equally embarrassing as VH1's "Flavor of Love".

Also highly recommended: "The Game" by Neil Strauss

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very thought provoking, May 13, 2007

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R,L.J. (Il.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Men Can't Hump (As Good As Black Men): Volume I: Race & Sex in America (Paperback)

I just finished the book and very much enjoyed it, The Author did a lot of research, with the history and the subject matter. I have personally experenced some of what the Author was talking about. If a person did not read the whole book,(both) from cover to cover then I could see a person having the wrong ideal about this book, being strictly a racist book but it's not. People have to walk in another mans foot steps to understand this book. It's a rare thing for a white person to be in the minority and loose that comfort zone. Afican Americans live the life of being uncomfortable on a dailey basis, a real christian try,s not to judge a man by his skin color but by his charicter. Try to get to know someone who do not look like you. Try it you might like it.

The book delves into the differeces that Whites have versus Blacks, just the simple thing of what a white man vs a Black man likes in a women. The stereo types that both races use on one another and about other races.

Read the Book and then make a decision about what point that Author is trying to make.

R.L.J.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant and Interesting, June 4, 2007

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Saadia - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Men Can't Hump (As Good As Black Men): Volume I: Race & Sex in America (Paperback)

Mr. Wooten has done the impossible. He has presented a taboo topic with humor and intelligence. After reading countless books with no substance and incredible humor (or vice versa), I was both impressed and relieved to read this book. The information presented is fascinating, factual and funny. As we all know, this is rare in any book that discusses race in America. Thank God we finally have a book like this. I was so tired of reading dry, textbook like volumes on American race relations. Mr. Wooten is a breath of fresh air.