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We Were Eight Years in Power
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From Obama to Trump, from Black Lives Matter to the rise of the alt-right, this is the definitive state-of-the-nation analysis of modern America.
From 2008 to 2016, the leader of the free world was a black man. Obama's presidency was a watershed moment in American history. In those eight years, the political conversation around race, gender, class, and wealth shifted drastically, inspiring hope but also attracting criticism and breeding discontent. That discontent ultimately led to a shocking backlash in the election of Donald Trump.
In this essential book, Ta-Nehisi Coates takes stock of Obama's eight years in power, brilliantly navigating the intersections of political, ideological, and cultural perspectives. He reflects on his own journey through these years, weaving the public with the private to create a startlingly intimate and piercingly relevant memoir.
We Were Eight Years in Power is an indispensable exploration of American politics and society, offering deep insights into the crucial issues that shaped an era.
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We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates receives high praise for its incisive and eloquent exploration of race, politics, and history in modern America. Critics highlight Coates' ability to weave personal, political, and existential narratives with profound insight and lyrical critique, positioning him as an essential voice akin to literary greats like James Baldwin. The essays are described as urgent and emotionally charged, providing necessary analysis in today's cultural and political landscape.
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ISBN: 9780241982495
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 266g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of The Beautiful Struggle, We Were Eight Years in Power, The Water Dancer, and Between the World and Me, which won the National Book Award in 2015. He is the recipient of a National Magazine Award and a MacArthur Fellowship. He is currently the Sterling Brown endowed chair at Howard University in the English department.
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