I have no doubt that this is a powerful letter. Not only from the author to his son but to all of America and that makes it dangerous. Undoubtedly on many banned book lists, this is a must read. It is provocative and emotive.

Simply jarring. A must read.

Had my anti-racist book club read it and all of them absolutely loved this book. As do I.

This is a book that will stick with me for the rest of my life.

Once I started reading this book I could not put it down. Even now I feel robbed that it’s over. So much power in the words of and from a black man to his son. BRAVO!

Decent insights from a good perspective

The way he casts his journey like a long hike with twists and turns then a strong slap in the face! With passion and reckoning, i couldn’t put it down.

Coates draws a stark and moving portrait of the damage the dream of whiteness does directly to black bodies, the earth, and, therefore, to the dreamers. It hurts to acknowledge the status that privilege has bestowed on me and to know there is so little I can do to wake my fellow dreamers. A must read for all who care about justice and particularly for those who don’t.

written coming of age story and tribute to — among other things — the majesty of the Howard University experience for young black men and women.

So raw, full of details and vulnerability! Thank you for writing this!