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ARE YOU READY TO LOVE YOURSELF A BLACK MAN?

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Exposed. Vulnerable. Words that describe the poetry in Kris Godspeed Amos’s collection, but certainly not the only one: Love. Survival.Perseverance. These too stand out.

ARE YOU READY TO LOVE YOURSELF A BLACK MAN? allows us, readers of literature/purveyors of society a direct view of our relationships with African-American men. The collection, short in pages, is full of depth and deep introspection on concepts such as mental health issues, relationship and family conflict, and intracultural strife, to systematic oppression, racism, prejudice, and sexism. Amos explores his observations, contributions, and position on these topics.

Built with lyric in mind, the underbelly of each poem is rhythm. This beat tells the story of the Black Man, and his relationship with the world. Completely relevant and in desperate need of reflection by a society that still hasn’t fully experienced the love of a man of color,ARE YOU READY TO LOVE YOURSELF A BLACK MAN? is meant to be read by all regardless of color, race, religion, sex, or gender.It is a book designed to start conversations and discussions on the topic that matters most: humanity is universal.

Exposed. Vulnerable. Words that describe the poetry in Kris Godspeed Amos’s collection, but certainly not the only one: Love. Survival.Perseverance. These too stand out.

ARE YOU READY TO LOVE YOURSELF A BLACK MAN? allows us, readers of literature/purveyors of society a direct view of our relationships with African-American men. The collection, short in pages, is full of depth and deep introspection on concepts such as mental health issues, relationship and family conflict, and intracultural strife, to systematic oppression, racism, prejudice, and sexism. Amos explores his observations, contributions, and position on these topics.

Built with lyric in mind, the underbelly of each poem is rhythm. This beat tells the story of the Black Man, and his relationship with the world. Completely relevant and in desperate need of reflection by a society that still hasn’t fully experienced the love of a man of color,ARE YOU READY TO LOVE YOURSELF A BLACK MAN? is meant to be read by all regardless of color, race, religion, sex, or gender.It is a book designed to start conversations and discussions on the topic that matters most: humanity is universal.

Praise for ARE YOU READY TO LOVE YOURSELF A BLACK MAN?

Bigotry and emotional trauma scar African Americans and their relationships in these poems. Amos' blunt language probes racism's legacy in the minds and hearts of black men and their loved ones. In the title poem, he notes "the stereotypes linked to the sequences of our genes" that leave blacks "programmed to not love ourselves" while in "Black Deficiency," he challenges white society to confront its culpability, asking "will you continue to be implicit / in your reinforcement of a supremacist system?"

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About KRIS GODSPEED AMOS

Kris Godspeed Amos is a poet from the west side of Detroit, MI. He began writing poetry at the age of eleven and has continued to develop in his craft. His poetry is influenced by the music of artists such as Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and DMX. Amos's style of writing reflects the lyrics of early hip-hop artists that spoke about pain, struggle, and the difficulty they faced while navigating life.Amos's first book of poetry, "The Embryo of my Manhood", in 2014. He followed this up with the second edition of the book in 2016, which was referred to as an "elegant, powerful volume" of poetry by Kirkus Reviews (2016). Amos continued to write after publishing his work and is now exploring his art through music. His academic, career, and social experiences encouraged him to reflect further on his life, which influenced his follow-up book, "Are you Ready to Love Yourself a Black Man" (2019).

 

  • Genre: Poetry

    ISBN: 978-1-950730-06-3

    Publication Date: August 20, 2019

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