{"product_id":"9780743428170","title":"The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eCose, Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtria Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/7\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a compassionate eloquence reminiscent of James Baldwin's \u003ci\u003eLetter to My Nephew\u003c\/i\u003e, Ellis Cose presents a realistic examination of the challenges facing black men in modern America.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack men have never had more opportunity for success than today—yet, as bestselling author Cose puts it, \"We are watching the largest group of black males in history stumbling through life with a ball and chain.\" Add to that the ravages of police brutality, murder, poverty, illiteracy, and the widening gap separating the black \"elite\" from the \"underclass,\" and the result is a paralyzing pessimism. But even as Cose acknowledges the systemic obstacles that confront black men, he refuses to accept them as reasons for giving up; instead he rails against the destructive attitude that has made academic achievement a source of shame instead of pride in many black communities—and outlines steps black males can take to enhance their odds for success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith insightful anecdotes about a broad range of black men from all walks of life, Cose delivers a warning of the vast tragedy that is wasted black potential, and a call to arms that can enable black men to reclaim their destiny in America.","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44300679282943,"sku":"9780743428170","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_a864646b-3607-4636-9315-aca0b1d96792.jpg?v=1746930921","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780743428170","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}