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The Color Complex: The Politics of Skin Color among African Americans
1.  The Color Complex: The Politics of Skin Color among African Americans by Kathy Russell
The list author says:
  "A real in depth study into the intra racial politics that exist among African Americans and in turn black people worldwide."
£9.25   Used & New from: £1.76
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Cane River (Oprah's book club)
2.  Cane River (Oprah's book club) by Lalita Tademy
The list author says:
  "One of my favourites, I couldn't put it down and have since passed it on. The charcters from the slave block to freedom really come to life."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Caucasia
3.  Caucasia by Danzy Senna
The list author says:
  "Highly reccomend this one. Explores the psyche of mixed race children and is a tale that black and whites can relate to from different angles."
Used & New from: £0.57
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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In Search of Our Mother's Gardens: Womanist Prose (Women's Press Classics)
4.  In Search of Our Mother's Gardens: Womanist Prose (Women's Press Classics) by Alice Walker
The list author says:
  "Good thought provoking essays that explore race and gender."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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In the Belly of the Beast
5.  In the Belly of the Beast by Jack Henry Abbott
The list author says:
  "Writings from a prisoner. It is always facinating to gain insight into a world you are so alien from."
£11.48   Used & New from: £1.74
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Do or Die: For the First Time, Members of America's Most Notorious Gangs - the Crips and the Bloods - Speak for Themselves
6.  Do or Die: For the First Time, Members of America's Most Notorious Gangs - the Crips and the Bloods - Speak for Themselves by Leon Bing
The list author says:
  "Bloods and Crips shooting each other. I loved it"
£10.80   Used & New from: £0.78
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Have Gun Will Travel: Spectacular Rise and Violent Fall of Death Row Records
7.  Have Gun Will Travel: Spectacular Rise and Violent Fall of Death Row Records by Ronin Ro
The list author says:
  "As a Tupac fan, this as a must for me."
£9.80   Used & New from: £3.22
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Aloud: Voices from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
8.  Aloud: Voices from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe by Miguel Algarin
The list author says:
  "Too many brilliant poems to mention. slam poetry that slaaaams!"
£13.50   Used & New from: £1.27
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Masses are Asses (Green Integer Books)
9.  The Masses are Asses (Green Integer Books) by Pedro Pietri
The list author says:
  "Very witty play and easy to read, will keep you laughing. Must read Puerto Rican obituary too."
Used & New from: £13.94

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Simple Justice
10.  Simple Justice by Richard Kluger
The list author says:
  "the study of one of the most significant racial landmarks of recent years. a must if you are into civil rights cases."
Used & New from: £0.81
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Hot House: Life inside Leavenworth Prison
11.  The Hot House: Life inside Leavenworth Prison by Pete Earley
The list author says:
  "A prison riot takes place. Lots violence, blood and death, if you are into that sort of thing"
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.34
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Freaks Talk Back: Tabloid Talk Shows and Sexual Nonconformity
12.  Freaks Talk Back: Tabloid Talk Shows and Sexual Nonconformity by Joshua Gamson
The list author says:
  "Sexual non conformists and the talk show circuit. Very Jerry Sringer!"
£18.53   Used & New from: £1.66
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Eight Ball Chicks
13.  Eight Ball Chicks by Gini Sikes
The list author says:
  "#introduction to the world of girl gangs. I quite enjoyed it even though some of the "gangster" were a bit lame!"
£9.89   Used & New from: £2.37
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Slave Girl (African Writers Series)
14.  The Slave Girl (African Writers Series) by Buchi Emecheta
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written and moving ttale about a girl who is sold to be a slave."
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1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Arranged Marriage
15.  Arranged Marriage by Chitra Divakaruni
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written short stories revoving around Indians in America and being torn between 2 cultures. I reccomend all her books."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of "Straight" Black Men Who Sleep with Men
16.  On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of "Straight" Black Men Who Sleep with Men by James L. King
The list author says:
  ""Straight" men doing men...Interesting."
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Black and Blue (Oprah's Book Club)
17.  Black and Blue (Oprah's Book Club) by Anna Quindlen
The list author says:
  "An engrossing story about a woman on the run from an abusive husband"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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No Ways Tired: The Public Historically Black College Dilemma
18.  No Ways Tired: The Public Historically Black College Dilemma by Kyra M. Grimes-Robinson
The list author says:
  "Examines the pros and cons of Historically Black Colleges."
£12.37   Used & New from: £8.09

Skin Deep: Black Women & White Women Write about Race
19.  Skin Deep: Black Women & White Women Write about Race by Marita Golden
The list author says:
  "If you buy this read the poem white girl. I love Marita golden"
£10.58   Used & New from: £0.78
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Don't Play in the Sun: One Woman's Journey Through the Color Complex
20.  Don't Play in the Sun: One Woman's Journey Through the Color Complex by Marita Golden
The list author says:
  "Find out why she was told not to play inthe sun"
Used & New from: £0.19

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The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities
21.  The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities by Delroy Constantine Simms
The list author says:
  "Explores homosexuality in black communities, from pre colonial times in Africa to African american churches."
Used & New from: £11.40
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Def Poetry Jam on Paper
22.  Def Poetry Jam on Paper by Simmons
The list author says:
  "not the same as watching it live on Broadway but good nonetheless."
£12.60   Used & New from: £1.07

Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!
23.  Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! by Michael Moore
The list author says:
  "I love Moore and I love this book, much better than"Dude where's my car""
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)

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The Bluest Eye
24.  The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written. you are drawn into Pecola's world where she dreams about having blue eyes like the white girls around her."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

The Catcher in the Rye
25.  The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The list author says:
  "Holden kinda reminds me of myself, maybe thats why I liked it."
£4.50   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (386 customer reviews)

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