{"product_id":"the-envy-of-the-world-on-being-a-black-man-in-america-9780743428170","title":"The Envy of the World: On Being a Black Man in America","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith a compassionate eloquence reminiscent of James Baldwin's \u003ci\u003eLetter to My Nephew\u003c\/i\u003e, Ellis Cose presents a realistic examination of the challenges facing black men in modern America.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlack men have never had more opportunity for success than today--yet, as bestselling author Cose puts it, \"We are watching the largest group of black males in history stumbling through life with a ball and chain.\" Add to that the ravages of police brutality, murder, poverty, illiteracy, and the widening gap separating the black \"elite\" from the \"underclass,\" and the result is a paralyzing pessimism. But even as Cose acknowledges the systemic obstacles that confront black men, he refuses to accept them as reasons for giving up; instead he rails against the destructive attitude that has made academic achievement a source of shame instead of pride in many black communities--and outlines steps black males can take to enhance their odds for success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith insightful anecdotes about a broad range of black men from all walks of life, Cose delivers a warning of the vast tragedy that is wasted black potential, and a call to arms that can enable black men to reclaim their destiny in America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEllis Cose is the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Envy of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eColor-Blind\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Rage of a Privileged Class\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eDemocracy, If We Can Keep It\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Short Life \u0026amp; Curious Death of Free Speech in America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e He is a columnist and contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He has appeared on \u003ci\u003eNightline\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDateline\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America, \u003c\/i\u003e PBS's \u003ci\u003eNewsHour with Jim Lehrer\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, and other national television and radio programs. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412944228626,"sku":"9780743428170","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cef5f602-62ef-4c4f-ba67-981be9fa633d.jpg?v=1729335279","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-envy-of-the-world-on-being-a-black-man-in-america-9780743428170","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}