Growing up in Africa I read the book I laughed so hard cuz I thought it was a joke. A lot of the stories and things African Americans went through didn’t make no sense to me. Never knew about racism until I got here to America and experienced it first hand and read the book again and laughter turned into anger and I got chills. I’m listening now cuz why not ? Thanks for the upload
Thank you for taking the time to share! Yes, it can be very difficult to understand many things unless we experience it for ourselves, to live it, feel it, and see it with our own eyes. This book made me very emotional and forced me to open my own eyes, heart, and mind more. The words are heavy, expertly written and expertly read. I'm grateful it exists and I'm glad to hear you've taken the time to revisit it! Slavery and its after effects have caused deeply complex trauma and horrific problems that plague humanity to this very day. It is something all humans should understand and never forget.
I’m from Jamaica. Did not know about racism until I moved to Florida. Read about it while in college in America.. now always angry how evil white people are .. and all they’ve done to black Americans.. still see no justice
I rented this audio book on Libby but Libby wasn’t working on the night I had to complete the assignment, thank god the full book was here for free on UA-cam. Thanks for uploading this, was a huge lifesaver! Also quite a great book
Hi...im a young writer..thinker..poet..philosopher and boxer...I just started my own channel looking at some of my favourite books in my collection...I want to do a review on black boy by Richard Wright...your so inspirational...ive learnt a few thing from watching you...thanks🖤
this is so helpful!! i cant rly afford to pay for audiobook subscriptions and reading is kinda difficult for me, and im a pretty slow reader too so this helped a lot with school
The fact that America doesn’t want to pay Foundational Black Americans Reparations is disgusting. I’m a 47yo Foundational Black American, my grandparents were born in 1920, my parents were born in 1942. The physical & psychological curse inflicted on Foundational Black Americans brings so much pain to my heart listening to this beautiful audiobook. God bless all my Foundational Black American brothers and sisters! One day we will be free from the Curse of the American’s unspoken sins! -Amen!
Then you should know that Richard W. was a big traitor. In spite of all the pain suffered from the wt flks he ended up marrying two (!!) wt women, one after the other!
Agreed, the detail is incredible! I felt like I was standing next to him the whole time. Trauma will do that to people, burning every little detail into their memories. Also, my understanding is that many writers are constantly keeping notes about things for that specific reason, to have material for the projects they're planning to work on.
@@KatoFrankPodcastOk, however, all what RR suffered because of the wt folks didn't prevent him to marry 2(!!) wt women!! He was not loyal to the race in spite of all the r-----m he had to endure.
Searingly honest surviving AND staying human coming of age biography. / memoir. Am heartened that it was mostly well received even given its 1945 publishing date. Florida in 1997 wanted to ban it for being too controversial. That shows this book's importance right there. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Boy#Publishing_history
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Growing up in Africa I read the book I laughed so hard cuz I thought it was a joke. A lot of the stories and things African Americans went through didn’t make no sense to me. Never knew about racism until I got here to America and experienced it first hand and read the book again and laughter turned into anger and I got chills. I’m listening now cuz why not ? Thanks for the upload
Thank you for taking the time to share! Yes, it can be very difficult to understand many things unless we experience it for ourselves, to live it, feel it, and see it with our own eyes. This book made me very emotional and forced me to open my own eyes, heart, and mind more. The words are heavy, expertly written and expertly read. I'm grateful it exists and I'm glad to hear you've taken the time to revisit it! Slavery and its after effects have caused deeply complex trauma and horrific problems that plague humanity to this very day. It is something all humans should understand and never forget.
@@KatoFrankPodcast a year later I’m back listening 👂 ❤much love to you and your family
I’m from Jamaica. Did not know about racism until I moved to Florida. Read about it while in college in America.. now always angry how evil white people are .. and all they’ve done to black Americans.. still see no justice
@@israfil1534 this is a beautiful and heartbreaking novel from what I’ve gathered so far. The truth makes it hurt to read but it’s worth it
How could you find anything funny with oppression and slavery?the white man thinks it's funny too.🤬💩
I'm reading this book for my English class and this helps me stay focused! Thank you!
I needed this for an assignment “I finished the book in 3 days” thanks 🙏
"97 cents will buy a lot of food". Such a strange thing to hear. Different times
Excellent narration. A brutal, honest story. Psychologically complex.
This book is beautifully constructed and depicted for the reader...
I read this book through days of misery... And it got me through... Made me stronger.
I rented this audio book on Libby but Libby wasn’t working on the night I had to complete the assignment, thank god the full book was here for free on UA-cam. Thanks for uploading this, was a huge lifesaver! Also quite a great book
I’m from Chicago, this is one of my favorite books of all time
reading this for my english class and listening to the audio while physically reading helps so much. thank you !!
Thanks God.I am reading this book now!!
Damn his family was mean. They seemed to take all their frustrations out on him.
After listening to things fall apart I'm suprised to come across another book narrated by Peter James Francis. I love his voice!
Thank you for this upload
Hi...im a young writer..thinker..poet..philosopher and boxer...I just started my own channel looking at some of my favourite books in my collection...I want to do a review on black boy by Richard Wright...your so inspirational...ive learnt a few thing from watching you...thanks🖤
Love this book 📖
Thank you so much for this upload! I’m pretty sure half of my English class is using it 😂
Absolute savior. Thank you so much
this is so helpful!! i cant rly afford to pay for audiobook subscriptions and reading is kinda difficult for me, and im a pretty slow reader too so this helped a lot with school
The fact that America doesn’t want to pay Foundational Black Americans Reparations is disgusting. I’m a 47yo Foundational Black American, my grandparents were born in 1920, my parents were born in 1942. The physical & psychological curse inflicted on Foundational Black Americans brings so much pain to my heart listening to this beautiful audiobook. God bless all my Foundational Black American brothers and sisters! One day we will be free from the Curse of the American’s unspoken sins! -Amen!
Money won’t do it. Repent!
Then you should know that Richard W. was a big traitor. In spite of all the pain suffered from the wt flks he ended up marrying two (!!) wt women, one after the other!
You do know who he married, do you?
How was he able to remember his childhood with such detail? Incredible.
Agreed, the detail is incredible! I felt like I was standing next to him the whole time. Trauma will do that to people, burning every little detail into their memories. Also, my understanding is that many writers are constantly keeping notes about things for that specific reason, to have material for the projects they're planning to work on.
@@KatoFrankPodcastOk, however, all what RR suffered because of the wt folks didn't prevent him to marry 2(!!) wt women!! He was not loyal to the race in spite of all the r-----m he had to endure.
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5:57:21 never going to break my spirit…….oh dam
Thanks!
I'm.editing my book.... This is good!!!!
“When you’re done, kiss back there” 😂
I wanted to help catch him for poor grandma , she didn’t deserve that 😂😂😂😂😂😂
He didn’t mean it though
A good book
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What was you buying for a dime bread is like 3 dollars and a candy bar is a dollar so how you buying meals
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i love the book itself but i do not know why the speaker reads in a ruthless way not emotional at all
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I really despise his mother omfg🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
I hate Aunt Addy more tho🤪
@@jasdrawssometimes4660 I hate his whole family.
I thunk you mean his grandmother
what did his mother do?😭😭 have a stroke!??
Yeah they have a lot of bad behavior. The Uncle's murders in the story take that cake for most hated though (I'm only 1/4 though the book so far)
That young Richard had a fast mouth, it’s annoying but he is a only kid, I killed my cat too when I was young. Lets🎉see how this turns out.
Searingly honest surviving AND staying human coming of age biography. / memoir. Am heartened that it was mostly well received even given its 1945 publishing date. Florida in 1997 wanted to ban it for being too controversial. That shows this book's importance right there. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Boy#Publishing_history
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