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The Beautiful Struggle

By: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
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Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut is an infectious, reflective memoir - a lyrical saga of surviving the crack-stricken streets of Baltimore in the '80s. Son of Vietnam vet and black awareness advocate Paul Coates - a poor man who set out to publish lost classics of black history - Ta-Nehisi drifts toward salvation at Howard University, while his ominous brother Big Bill finds his own rhythm hustling.©2008 Ta-Nehisi Coates (P)2008 Recorded Books,LLC Biographies & Memoirs Fatherhood Parenting & Families Relationships
Poetic Writing • Authentic Storytelling • Expressive Narration • Complex Hero • Insightful Memoir • Powerful Perspective

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A poetically authentic tale from the mouth and mind of someone whose sat at the tables of those he wrote about.

Insightful

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Well written narrative about a young man's coming of wisdom straight out of a disadvantage environment. Keep the reader engaged; good use of creative adjectives to capture attention and imagery. very enjoyable story.

a beautiful read

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Powerful account of a young man growing up in a troubled Baltimore during a period of darkness. Superbly written with exceptional narration. Always good to gain insights on the struggle of other people.

Exceptional

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This is one of the most engaging books I have ever read. Coates brings you into his world without pandering to you. I could not stop listening to it and was never disappointed.

Wow!

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I really loved this story,to me it is about parenting right and choices against poor odds to persevere.

This is wonderful storytelling ,rich and lovely.

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