As A Black Man Thinketh ට
This journal-sized book follows a very close POV style look at the Authors life and what he's been through over the years. He shines a light on common issues that black men go through living in America. Throughout the book, the audience is given a deeper insight into Whittaker's life when he explains his time being incarcerated in the jail system along with his marital issues. I really like this book because the author uses himself as an example that he can learn from and analyze with care. I personally resonated with some of the upbringings that he endured while being a child of black parents in America.
Whittaker's ability to be as unbiased as possible makes him the perfect teacher to talk about common issues that aren't discussed enough within a race. We must not focus on the past, but in order to solve a multigenerational problem, one must learn to backtrack, hoping to see where the problem lies and where edits can be made.
The subtitle of this book reads A guide to Self-Empowerment and Black Excellence. I feel like the author achieved what he was trying to portray through the text. Towards the end of this book, Whittaker covers critical issues that still reside within Black America. The lack of support when it comes to African American women was one that really got me interested. It's hard to believe how true Black America's actions have been towards women of color.
Despite how they get treated, Black women always succeed in showing how brave, confident, and ambitious they are. The author; being a male, explains how much work black men have yet to accomplish. This includes standing by Black women, thus making the race stronger than ever.
Thank you - Pancho.
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