Black Men, Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?: The Afrikan American Family in Transition Paperback – January 1, 1991

I can't believe I'm just reading this book. Wow! I have underlined so much of this book, I definitely could not resale it. I don't intend to anyway. It deserves its rightful place on my limited book shelves.There were a few annoying instances though. For example, him going on and on about his diet and what we should eat. For me, this was his opportunity to talk about this subject, even though it was not related to the topic at hand. However, I forgive him. He is only human and I suspect I would have done the same if there was something that was dear to me and I wanted to get out to the reading public.I recommend this book to every man, woman, child of African desecent in America. It's an easy and valuable read.I would recommend after reading this book to read Ann Petry's The Street. It is directly related to the topic of hand.

Growing up, I always heard people say, "Oh this book changed my life." naming Richard Wright's Native Son or others. But I never had that feeling until I read this book when I was 21. Being a History major and African American studies minor, I am deeply inquisitive of the past and the connections that it has on today. This book gave the most in-depth coverage as to what exactly the ROOT problems ans causes of our condition.It is an ESSENTIAL read for Black people, especially Black men because this book creates the space for the Black man to form an identity historically while ensuring that identity is best for himself and his community.

I think this book is definetly worth the investment. This book reminded me of the book called "The Black Male Handbook" in a sense that it gave alot of suggestions on what literature to read as an African American. I love a book that can keep your interest and this was it. I would put this in the hands of any black H.S or college student to read. Unfortunately I didn't read this until I was 32 lol.

I discovered the book when I was a sophomore in college. Everyone needs a road map and plan to achieve in life. While my father was a fantastic role model and working man (Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 49 years). I still needed to understand the depths of what it means to be a man. The book was a journey and discovery in one passage. THE DEFINITION OF BLACKMANHOOD page 16. To this day, I give the book to young African American males who are finding their way out of high school and into college in hopes that they will find their way into the true light of what being an African American man in America.

Clear, concise, direct and bold.Dr. Madhubuti lays out clear what the problems are in the black community, especially among men, who should be the leaders and protectors of the black family, but he also offers valuable and sensible solutions to many of the problems we're dealing today. I must read for any young Afrikan man looking to understand who he is and what he needs to do to successful in encountering the webs and the labyrinths of American society and the world as a whole, which effectively functions as a parasite off Black and People of color on the planet.

Kudos to the vendor for ensuring proper receipt of item. No complaints. I'm well satisfied. This book is a must have. Don't SLEEP on this Brothers & Sista's. The author is AWESOME...

A great book. The price was reasonable, and the service was prompt.

This is a must read!...I purchased this for my (Sun)son, and another family member..I read my Sun's copy...If you are someone who's looking for books to have an AA male read...This is it!...I would also recommend Harper Hill's book "Letter to a Young Brother"..."Stolen Legacy"..and of course "The Mis-Education of the Negro" among many..Peace!