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

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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

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.

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.

It's apparent why the author has chosen to place this saying on every single page of both volumes. These books are packed with historical, financial and social facts of how we live in this country. To be honest I was a little reluctant when a friend asked me to visit the author's website; I thought it may be just another "one of those books", but after visiting the site I immediately ordered it. This is by far one of the most interesting reads I have run across in years! The detail and time it must have taken in writing these books can only be commended, but the books are outstanding. These books in my opinion are a must read!!

If you were hoping for an intelligent look at race and its impacts on American culture, you will most likely be disappointed. The book reads like the sour grapes of someone whose life didn't turn out as well as he felt he was entitled to, and so felt compelled to butcher stats until they support his "poor me" position. There are countless books that do a better examination of race, which choose to approach subject academically, you would be better off picking up a different book.

I read White Men Can't Hump VOLUME I last month and I truly enjoyed every single page of it, but after reading VOLUME II I'm stunned there's no public discussion about either book. I enjoyed VOLUME II a little more because there's more humor and it appeals more to my generation (X). I caught myself laughing/screaming out loud countless times. VOLUME I is a history lesson that evokes raw emotion from the reader, and psychologically breaks you down and challenges you. If you can make it thru the chapter Lynching Psychology 101 without shedding a tear, you're not human. I can't wait to read both of them again, back-to-back, as intended. I consider both of these books social masterpieces because they expose what's at the heart of America's racial tensions like no other books I've ever read. This guy used the Republican formula of taking a person or legislation and putting a face or label on it. He re-defines racism and put a face on it, thus making it a tangible living and breathing element. He used the same spin tactics that Rove and the G.O.P. use, but he used it to describe America's ills. Terms like Limpbaugh Syndrome and Small-Poleons Complex are hilarious on the surface, but when he applies these terms that he created (in order to re-define certain kinds of bigotry) you'll find yourself enlightened and amazed. He spins all of the buffoonery about black male sexuality into a premise that is not very funny when he finishes. No Black Man has ever had the courage to say- If these things you've said about us for centuries are true, then we must be better in the bedroom than you. That may sound silly on the surface, but when that premise is posed to those who enjoy the bufoonery, it immediately changes the tone of the debate. Those well-known stereotypes are funny when portrayed negatively or comedically, but when he converts them to real-life bedroom activity it erases the smiles off of certain faces. If this book finds its way into the mainstream, a certain segment of our population will no longer find VH1's ridiculous Flavor of Love so humorous. I can't recommend these two books enough. Enlightenment meets Enjoyment!!!

I enjoy reading about religion and controvercial issues, race being one of them. I was not expecting this book to be a life changing experience, but I was pleasantly surprised. Mr. Wooten, a former Marine (Airborne & Ranger certified) and current fireman, really puts the race card on the table. As a white male, this book made me angry at times, but more than anything it made me think and reflect. What is it like to be a black man in today's society? Read the book. As a white guy, my issues with race are not the same as Mr. Wooten's, but mine are not the issue because I don't really have any... I am a white guy. Mr. Wooten covers all the issues, and some issues you have not even thought about. I found reading this book to be a cathartic experience.

Reading this book feels like a great, deep conversation over dinner with a dear friend. This book is a consummate critical analysis of bigotry and bias in all arenas. Wooten's hilarious sense of humor balances the sting of his profound wisdom and righteous rage.

Wooten's humor is evident upon every page. Read this amusing, intellectual, and wonderful book today. I love this author. His style and tone are revolutionary!


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Todd Wooten intends to open America's Racial and Sexual Pandora's box, and give readers the opportunity to determine what is evil and what is not. He adamantly alludes to the assumption that things considered a virtue when applied to white men are usually considered an evil when applied to Black men.

The basic premise of this book is that racism against Black men emanates from "Fear of the Black penis." Some of the evidence the author provides is overwhelming. He details many indisputable facts: the lynching of Black Men in the early 1900's, and the castration ritual that usually accompanied these murders, the anti-miscegenation laws, the case of the Scottsboro Boys, the Tuskegee Experiment, and more. He voices how Hollywood still neuters Black men and exploits Black women. He highlights the disparity in how the media, as well as the criminal justice system, portray Black males versus white males. Wooten hopes the day will come when Black men in America will no longer be viewed as unintelligent, unattractive, undesirable, uncivilized, and worthless.

Because of the overt title, many people will overlook this book, and will undoubtedly miss a very important message. WHITE MEN CAN'T HUMP is full of hidden truths and substantiated statistics, but also shares Wooten's distinct opinions. It took courage to publicly speak about the volatile topics that were addressed. A thought provoking read, which asks questions that will create heated debates, and will make people aware of racial surroundings.

I find the book exciting and full of a lot of hidden truths. I give Mr. Wooten props for putting this information in print. It must have took courage to publicly speak about the topics that were addressed in the chapters. Looking forward to upcoming projects from this author. Is there a movie in the making? You all need to read this book. What a steal for the price. Thank you Mr. Wooten for educating us on these controversial issues.