Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream

Description: Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream Book is in very good condition! There is only light wear. The pages are clean with no marks. The book has been named as the "most anticipated" book of February by Marie Claire, Essence, and A.V. Club. NPR describes it as "extraordinary and representative," highlighting how the author, Drayton, delves into the implications of racism that span generations, global white supremacy, and the challenges of American culture, according to Shondaland. The narrative follows the journey of a woman who migrated to the US at a young age with her mother in search of economic opportunities. However, she must confront the ways in which systemic racism and resulting trauma hinder the realization of the American Dream for Black people. In the early '90s, Tiffanie Drayton and her siblings left Trinidad and Tobago to join their mother in New Jersey, where she worked as a domestic worker, hoping to give her children a chance at the American Dream. Initially, life in the US appeared idyllic. However, the constant relocation in pursuit of good school districts and affordable housing disrupted Tiffanie and her family's stability, causing them to move from Texas to Florida and back to New Jersey. As Tiffanie grew up in the suburbs, she started questioning the dichotomy between Black and white America. Why were the Black neighborhoods she lived in plagued by crime while the multicultural ones were safe? Why were there so few Black students in advanced classes, if any? Why did Black families struggle to achieve stability? Why were Black girls deemed unworthy? Eventually, exhausted from the pursuit of a "better life" in America, twenty-year-old Tiffanie returns to Tobago. Finally, she experiences the simple freedom of being Black without fear and envisions a different future for her own children. However, with the emergence of COVID-19 and widely publicized instances of police brutality, America takes center stage in her life once again. Now as an outsider supported by a new community, Tiffanie mourns and expresses anger for Black Americans in a way she couldn't when she was one of them. Expanding on her New York Times article of the same title, "Black American Refugee" provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between Tiffanie's personal experiences and the broader cultural and historical implications of American racism and global white supremacy. Through introspection and honesty, Tiffanie unravels the complexities of the people in her life, including herself, with a focus on Black womanhood. In doing so, she sheds light on the toll that a lifetime of racism can exact. The book raises important questions: Must Black individuals search beyond the shores of the "land of the free" to attain true emancipation? Or will the voices that drive America's reevaluation welcome all dreamers and dreams to this land? Features Details Product Dimensions: 6.22 x 0.99 x 9.27 inchesItem Weight: 1.06 poundsShipping Weight: 1.06 poundsManufacturer: VikingItem color: TanItem MPN: 9780593298541Item part number: 9780593298541 Anthem Books Difference Great quality new and used items! We aim to exceed expectations on every order with quick shipping and extra attention to quality packaging! Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days.

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