A Country of Strangers : Blacks and Whites in America

 

A Country of Strangers : Blacks and Whites in America
A Country of Strangers : Blacks and Whites in America
by Authors: David K. Shipler
Released: 01 September, 1998
ISBN: 0679734546
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A Country of Strangers : Blacks and Whites in America > Customer Review #1:
A book for the Miseducated millions in America

David Shipler has truly unvieled truths that the educational system in America has truly miseducated millions of people on the history of Blacks. Until we accept black history wholeheartedley into American history, blacks and whites will remain forever strangers. Ive read at least one third of the book and Im truly amazed at the extensive research shipley has done. Ive discovered in his book some artifacts of black history that have long since been conviently left out of Americas classrooms.
The book details the stupidity of racism and what it has cost this nation. I especially enjoyed the text on President Thomas Jefferson and his intimate relationship with a black women Mary Hemmings. Its a shame that Jefferson did not take care of all the children he fathered and some of his black decendents today are still fighting for recognition. By todays standards, Jefferson would be considered a dead-beat dad. This book will shatter the clay foundation of traditional education and have you wondering why you were decieved, misinformed, and miseducated. Americal will never have a black President until the conspiracy to distort history is stopped. This book is a starting place for anyone interested in getting at the truth about blacks in America and this book is a starting place for whites to begin the search for their black relatives in their families. Until the search begins we will always remain a country of strangers enslaved by ignorance. America this bible verse is for you, You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. In this book, many interracial couples feel they are the ones who will be the best hope for Americas future because they have the best of both the black and white world.

A Country of Strangers : Blacks and Whites in America > Customer Review #2:
Honest look at Black-White Relations

Shipler has compiled a great deal of first person accounts and analyzed them in such a way that the reader cannot deny the truthfulness and depth of the arguments. A must read for all.

A Country of Strangers : Blacks and Whites in America > Customer Review #3:
The truth and more

I found David Shiplers book to be very true and to the point. Being a person of color, I already know how we (people of color) feel about race relations. I found it most helpful to see it through the eyes of a white male. I have been tempted to buy a box of this book and carry it with me to give to people. I believe everyone should read this book and debate the content. Of course, not everyone will agree, but for those who are just beginning to explore race relations, this is a great introduction and a most interesting read.

 
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