Description
A sharp, funny memoir in essays, this book follows Damon Young as he navigates the daily pressures of being Black—and male—in America, where belonging can feel like an extreme sport. Across workplace moments, awkward social rituals, and the surreal churn of neighborhood change, Young traces the shifting definitions of Black identity and the constant mental calculus of how to react, survive, and stay whole. With wit that turns anxiety into insight, he also interrogates masculinity, sexuality, and the absurd “rules” society tries to impose—revealing how white supremacy shapes not only institutions, but personal life and even grief. Equal parts cultural critique and personal reckoning, the book showcases Young’s distinctive voice: observant, provocative, and relentlessly honest.
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Published Mar 26, 2019
320 pages
ISBN: 9780062684301
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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