Farah, Boyah J
America Made Me a Black Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398504820
- author:
- Farah, Boyah J
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2 centimetres (0.30
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Boyah J. Farah's memoir offers a powerful exploration of American racism from an African perspective. Born in Somalia and raised in a nomadic valley, Farah brought with him a code of male bravado that had helped him survive hardship in his birth country. However, this same code proved inadequate in the face of systemic racism and prejudice in America. Farah's experiences in the United States were marked by dehumanization and intense prejudice, forcing him to confront the painful realities of life as an African American. With a lyrical yet unsparing voice, he challenges readers to face difficult truths about the destructive forces that threaten Black lives. This book-length examination of American racism is a poignant exploration of identity, culture, and belonging. Through his story, Farah affirms the importance of acknowledging the complexities of Black identity in America, offering a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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