Magically Black and Other Essays

This is a delightful essay collection. It even treats the reader to a choose-your-own-adventure with a surprisingly poignant ending. In each essay, Walker's wit, self-deprecation, and perfect comedic timing had me laughing out loud ("It was a mistake, I see now, to wear a suit to the cannabis store"......more

I went into this read expecting something different. As someone that usually enjoys essays and short stories, I can honestly say think this would’ve been better in a memoir format instead. I did enjoy some essays more than others. Though overall, the book is personal and reflective, I didn’t feel li......more

3.5 rounding up. This might be a good first read for white people trying to toe into the water of understanding race in America. The stories are well written, interesting (and often tinged with humor) and offer a glimpse of the many ways – big and small – this society treats Black and white people d......more

Título: Magically Black and Other Essays Autor: Jerald Walker Editorial: Amistad “Magically Black and Other Essays” es una colección de ensayos que exploran la vida afroamericana con una mezcla de humor y crítica social. A través de relatos personales, Walker aborda temas como la paternidad, la identid......more

Professor Jerald Walker is a poetic writer making the mundane of being black magical. I thought this would have a scholarly tone, but boy was I wrong. I was sucked in from the prologue and wanted to delve more into his brain. From raising black sons, living in a white neighborhood, dealing with real......more