Reviews for African American literature beyond race

The average rating for African American literature beyond race based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-01-21 00:00:00 Bjarne Christensen Carl Weber can do no wrong sorry he is one of my fav authors ...so does that make me bias ....well just a little... 3 short stories in one.. all stories revolve around lottery ticket and winnings . the prank..... disney world and strung out sister the murders and the ending... I enjoyed each story . the authors brought me into the story in which i loved. I felt as if i was watching a movie while reading each one and to me that shows good writing. I was able to escape into the characters world and did not wish to stop reading.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-11-28 00:00:00 Maria Ellege A Dollar And A Dream PLOT: Each story had to do with having money and the problems it brings. It's a collection of three short stories EASY STREET, GHETTO FABULOUS, AND ONE NIGHT SIX DREAMS. My Thoughts: *The one that had the most impact on me was ONE NIGHT SIX DREAMS because it showed to what extreme people will go to get their pockets swollen. When you read it you just shake your head and sadness and a little anger. *Even though it's just a story, all good stories are taken from reality. The same events happened to a boy in my HS over a popular sports jacket. Money really is the root of all evil. So many lives are taken, and crimes committed because of it. A DAMN SHAME! *In the story, it turned normally sane, hardworking, people completely crazy! But such is real life. *I liked GHETTO FABULOUS because it had a more positive aspect to it. The story was like a tale of Rags to Riches. It showed what you SHOULD do if you hit it big. *"I tell you this story to say: never give up hope, never doubt, and always believe. We don't know what life holds in store for us." (Words to live by! GREAT QUOTE!) *I liked EASY STREET because it had a little vindictive flavor to it. Who wouldn't like to get rich and tell the ones that did you shady what to kiss and where to go when they come around smiling all up in your face asking for a handout? That one felt very real and very true to life, knowing now in my years what I've experienced with people that are only after you because of what they think you can do for them. I could easily relate! Rate: This was a REALLY good book! It was amazingly better than I thought it would be from looking at the cover. Each story was easy to read and had shocking twists and plot lines. I give it 8 stars and recommend it as a light read.