Crystal-clear insight ...
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This book helped me to understand myself as few books written by human authors have. But its insights also throw light on major developments within 'western' society.
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One of the jewels on my shelves
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Like many concerned Americans, I have spent decades discussing and reflecting on the racial troubles in our past and present, and have read numerous books that explore the topic. When published, this book was a long-needed tonic, notable not only for its fresh perspective and searching, reasoned tone, but for the personal honesty of its author, an honesty which even critics admitted. How sadly ironic therefore that one reader above is reduced to defaming the author as "dishonest," "obscure," "second-rate,", without "consequence, " seeking only "fame," a "charlatan" engaged in a "hustle." Would you like a better understanding of the state of a reader who, driven to disagreement with this author, can do no better than sputter insults and defamations, who CANNOT COME TO TERMS with the content of "Content of our Character?" To you I recommend the book.
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Very good
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Good book on the why of the problems facing the african american community but it still conflicts with the day in day out discrimination that african americans faces regardless of their values morals and convictions.
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Enlightening about the African American experience today.
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As a white woman I found the book facinating and eye opening. I have stuggled to understand the race dynamic in this country and I believe it is extrememly complex and that I never will completly understand. Shelby Steele seems to take a real look at the issue and concentrates on solutions. I thought it was great and it began a process for me of evaluating the white priveledge I've had throughout my life and how that has effected me.
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A Place for Grounding
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As a 47 year old white male that has spent many years and significant personal resources to assist the Afro-American community to gain political and economic power, I found this to be a very powerful and thought provoking book. Anyone interested in equality should read this book.
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