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A Young Black Man
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780692529225
Publisher: Spencer Truth Publishing
Published: Dec 1 2015
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Young Black Man is a powerful Black poetry book that explores identity, faith, family, love, and racism through the lived experiences of a young Black man-then revisits those moments with the clarity of wisdom and time.
This African American poetry collection is written in two voices:
The boy lived it. The man understands it. The reader learns from both.
Through expressive, modern poetry and spoken-word-inspired verse, the author gives voice to experiences often felt but rarely articulated. Each chapter concludes with Wisdom Thinking, a reflective section where the older, wiser voice revisits the same themes-offering growth, understanding, and healing.
This book is ideal for readers seeking:
Black poetry and African American literature
Coming-of-age poetry
Poetry about identity, racism, and lived experience
Reflective poetry about faith, family, and personal growth
Own-voices storytelling with emotional depth
Time didn't erase the pain-it taught me what it meant.
Honest, vulnerable, and grounded in real life, A Young Black Man is both a window and a mirror-inviting readers to see through the eyes of a young Black man while reflecting on their own journey.
Perfect for fans of:
Modern and spoken word poetry
Reflective and inspirational poetry
Black authors and cultural storytelling
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