The Beautiful Struggle

Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut is an infectious, reflective memoir - a lyrical saga of surviving the crack-stricken streets of Baltimore in the '80s. Son of Vietnam vet and black awareness advocate Paul Coates - a poor man who set out to publish lost classics of black history - Ta-Nehisi drifts toward salvation at Howard University, while his ominous brother Big Bill finds his own rhythm hustling.©2008 Ta-Nehisi Coates (P)2008 Recorded Books,LLC

Insightful

A poetically authentic tale from the mouth and mind of someone whose sat at the tables of those he wrote about.

a beautiful read

Well written narrative about a young man's coming of wisdom straight out of a disadvantage environment. Keep the reader engaged; good use of creative adjectives to capture attention and imagery. very enjoyable story.

Exceptional

Powerful account of a young man growing up in a troubled Baltimore during a period of darkness. Superbly written with exceptional narration. Always good to gain insights on the struggle of other people.

Wow!

This is one of the most engaging books I have ever read. Coates brings you into his world without pandering to you. I could not stop listening to it and was never disappointed.

This is wonderful storytelling ,rich and lovely.

I really loved this story,to me it is about parenting right and choices against poor odds to persevere.