I have been coming across some really good litarature of late and for the first time in a long time I am actually finding the time to read books outside those prescribed by my sylabus.
To celebrate this new found freedom I have decided to Let you know what books I have found particularly amusing or enlightening and recommends them to you. I may or may not go into an in depth analysis of each title depending on how much time I have and how compelled I feel to do so.
The first book I will recommend is 'The blacker the berry' by Wallace Thurman which, incidentally, I came a cross in one of my classes last semester (Intro to African American History; wonderful class).
The book mainly deals with the issue of colorism and preference for light skin within the black community. It is set, for the most part against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, a time period that have become increasingly fascinated by.
Wallace Thurman provides a short but enthralling ride through one African American girls journey of self discovery and through this journey tackles colorism, racial uplift, identity and self worth among other issues.
All in all, its a really nice read and a worthy first book for the Johny k book club!
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