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Liked It “I've read this book on and off (am still reading) but the authors make some really good points” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Cosby and Poussaint are sincere in their effort to alert people of color in the United States to the many ways in which a 'victim of circumstance' mentality diminishes life possibilities. 'Victims' do not accept that they are accountable for their life choices and believe that self determination...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I've read this book on and off (am still reading) but the authors make some really good points”
Laura D wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“5-star...but full disclosure: I published it. A great message for the culture.”
David D wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A must read for everyone. ”
Pearl wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good points but preaching to the choir.”
LaTisha F wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is written for African Americans, and it's about the need for self-improvement in the community.”
Jyna S wrote this review Friday, June 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“You must read this book and understand that he is right, but one has to read carefully and understand what you are reading. Powerful and True and above , it hits people directly,stand up and be responsible to yourselves and communites.”
YNOT COMMUNICATIONS wrote this review Tuesday, June 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Thought provoking and affirming!”
IMorpheus wrote this review Tuesday, June 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this book!! I think it should be essential reading (with the bible of course) for all parents. I think it is a book that is long overdue for the African American community. We don't like to hear truth but it is the only thing that is going to change our circumstances. I thank Bill Cosby and Dr. Poussaint for writing this book and giving it as a gift to us- we need more truth speakers out there !”
danita s wrote this review Sunday, May 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“(hence the title)”
MJ III wrote this review Friday, March 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
