How to Be Black by Baratunde Thurston
Shares author's know-how with readers of all colors, from the African-American who feels trapped by the ham-fisted, marketing-driven definition of what black is supposed to be to a non-black who wants to get strange looks on the subway.
"A hilarious blend of razor-sharp satire and memoir..Using his own story and humor, Thurston demonstrates that the best way to 'be' anything is to simply be yourself." -- Publishers Weekly "Terrific...How to Be Black is an assault on nostalgia--a satirical, biographic attack on the idea that 'blackness' or any label should be derived from historical description." -- Fast Company Struggling to figure out how to be black in the 21st century? Baratunde Thurston has the perfect guide for you...Fans of Stuff White People Like, This Week in Blackness and other blogs that take satirical shots at racial stereotypes are sure to love How to Be Black. -- The Root "A hilarious look at the complexities of contemporary racial politics and personal identity." -- Booklist "One of the smartest and funniest books I've ever read." -- Christian Lander (via Twitter)
Baratunde Thurston is the director of digital at The Onion, the cofounder of Jack & Jill Politics, a stand-up comedian, and a globe-trotting speaker. He was named one of the 100 most influential African-Americans of 2011 by The Root and one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. Baratunde resides in Brooklyn and lives on Twitter (@baratunde).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780062003218 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062003216 |
| Title | How to Be Black |
| Author | Baratunde Thurston |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2012-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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