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We Were Eight Years in Power: 'One of the foremost essayists on race in the West' Nikesh Shukla, author of The Good Immigrant by Ta-Nehisi Coates
RRP: $20.98$14.93THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'I've been wondering who might fill the intellectual void after James Baldwin died. Clearly it is Ta-Nehisi Coates' Toni Morrison'Searing. One of the foremost essayists on race in the West... [He] is responsible for some of... -
Now I Am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth by Peter Mutabazi
RRP: $27.28$19.68In this powerful, redemptive true story, a young man living on the edge of survival is transformed into a healing presence in the lives of all he touches. At age ten, Peter Mutabazi ran away from home. For five years he survived on the streets of... -
100 Great Black Britons by Patrick Vernon
RRP: $27.28$18.06'An empowering read . . . it is refreshing to see somebody celebrate the role that black Britons have played in this island's long and complicated history'DAVID LAMMY, author of Tribes, in 'The best books of 2020', the Guardian'Timely and so important . ... -
The Louder I Will Sing: A story of racism, riots and redemption: Winner of the 2020 Costa Biography Award Lee Lawrence 9780751581041
RRP: $35.68$24.23WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2020 'This is the story of arguably one of the most important, yet least known, events in modern British history. Lee's journey and fight for justice are both inspiring and enraging' AKALA What would you do if the... -
Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton 9780316155946
RRP: $31.48$25.26One of the most important and enduring figures in the history of 19th century America, the legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad whose courageous exploits have been described in countless books for young readers, is here revealed for the first... -
Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression by Nana-Ama Danquah 9781324050612
$32.91When Nana-Ama Danquah, a twenty-two-year-old single mother, began to suffer from a variety of depressive symptoms after giving birth to her daughter, she thought she was going crazy. Determined to portray strength in a world that often undervalues Black... -
Sly & the Family Stone: An Oral History by Joel Selvin
RRP: $27.28$17.18Their music changed pop history, but we've never known much about the people who made it...until now. "...a first-hand account of both the kaleidoscopic talent that drove Stone to the top and attracted so many people to him, and the madness that he soon... -
Letters to Gil by Malik Al Nasir
RRP: $42.00$14.39'A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure' IRENOSEN OKOJIE Letters to Gil is... -
Scenes from My Life: A Memoir by Michael K. Williams 9781035009558
RRP: $23.08$14.95The New York Times BestsellerONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, NPR, The RootA moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back.When Michael K. Williams died on 6 September... -
The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris
RRP: $63.00$42.84Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400068487Author Middleton A. HarrisFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Random House InternationalPublisher Random House USA Inc -
Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games by Lopez Lomong 9780718081447
RRP: $29.38$20.48Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark... -
A Passage To Africa by George Alagiah
RRP: $23.08$15.54'One of Britain's most respected television journalists, with a reputation built up over many years of covering world events' Guardian'Tributes will rightly be paid to a fantastic journalist and brilliant broadcaster - but George was the most decent,... -
Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir by George Clinton
RRP: $39.88$26.78Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476751085Author George ClintonFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Atria BooksPublisher Atria BooksWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 224mm * 155mm * 36mm -
Black Teacher by Beryl Gilroy
RRP: $27.28$14.39The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo ('I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained')Benjamin Zephaniah: 'A must-read. Her life... -
Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody: The Making of a Black Theologian by James H Cone 9781626983779
RRP: $44.08$32.49Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626983779Author James H. ConeFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Orbis Books (USA)Publisher Orbis Books (USA) -
Survival of the Thickest: Essays by Michelle Buteau
RRP: $23.08$14.70*Now a comedy series on Netflix!* From the stand-up comedian, actress, and host beloved for her cheeky swagger, unique voice, and unapologetic frankness comes a book of "zesty and hilarious" (Publishers Weekly) essays for fans of Is Everyone Hanging Out... -
Transformed: A Navy Seal's Unlikely Journey From The Throne Of Africa, To The Streets Of The Bronx, To Defying All Odds by Remi Adeleke
RRP: $31.48$20.37What would it take for one young Black man not only to rise above statistics but also become a Navy SEAL, actor, entrepreneur, writer, and successful husband and father?In Transformed, Remi Adeleke takes you back to stories from his childhood, from... -
Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward
RRP: $23.08$17.60_______________ 'A brutal, moving memoir ... Anyone who emerges from America's black working-class youth with words as fine as Ward's deserves a hearing' - Guardian 'Raw, beautiful and dangerous' - New York Times Book Review 'Lavishly endowed... -
Holy Ghost: The Life And Death Of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler Richard Koloda 9781911036937
RRP: $35.60$21.76Holy Ghost is the first extended study of free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, who is seen today as one of the most important innovators in the history of jazz. Ayler synthesized children s songs, La Marseillaise, American march music, and gospel hymns,... -
Funkiest Man Alive: Rufus Thomas and Memphis Soul by Matthew Ruddick 9781496838407
RRP: $58.70$34.69Rufus Thomas may not be a household name, but he is widely regarded as the patriarch of Memphis R&B, and his music influenced three generations. His first singles in the early 1950s were recorded as blues transitioned into R&B, and he was arguably one of... -
Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation by Anna Malaika Tubbs
RRP: $20.98$13.94THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A fascinating exploration into the lives of three women ignored by history ... Eye-opening, engrossing'Brit Bennett, bestselling author of The Vanishing Half In her groundbreaking debut,... -
Yasuke: The true story of the legendary African Samurai by Kelley Armstrong
RRP: $27.28$18.90WARRIOR. SAMURAI. LEGEND.The remarkable life of history's first foreign-born samurai, and his astonishing journey from Northeast Africa to the heights of Japanese society.The man who came to be known as Yasuke arrived in Japan in the 16th century, an... -
Black Victorians: Hidden in History by Keshia N. Abraham 9780715654880
RRP: $27.28$18.12Beyond the patrician vision of Victorian Britain traditionally advanced in our textbooks, there always existed another, more diverse Britain, populated by people of colour marking achievements both ordinary and extraordinary. In this deeply researched... -
Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver
$29.30Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385333795Author Eldridge CleaverFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Delta (imprint of Dell Publishing)Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)... -
The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation by Justice Malala
RRP: $52.50$34.10'Superbly reported, compelling . . . wonderfully captures the spirit of that time' Financial Times'Gripping and important' Observer __________________________________________________________________________ Nine days that set the course of a nation..... -
The Hounding of David Oluwale by Kester Aspden 9780099506171
RRP: $23.08$16.32'David Oluwale's story has a raw power...and Kester Aspden makes it relevant for the reader of today' Mishal HusainAn award-winning microhistory that examines the death of David Oluwale and institutionalised police racism in Britain.When, in May 1969,... -
Giving (Back): How to Do Good, Better by Derek A. Bardowell
RRP: $42.00$25.31Do you wish you could do more to change the world but don't know how? Do you ever look around at the many charities asking for donations and feel overwhelmed? This inspiring and uplifting book explores the effectiveness of charity and calls for more... -
Black is the Body: Stories From My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine by Emily Bernard
RRP: $31.48$20.01A New Statesman essential non-fiction read of 2021'Everybody should read [this]' Stylist"Blackness is an art, not a science. It is a paradox: intangible and visceral; a situation and a story. It is the thread that connects these essays, but its... -
My Hidden Race: Anyika Onuora Anyika Onuora 9781913406790
RRP: $35.68$25.79"My Hidden Race" is the story of Olympic medallist Anyika Onuora, who stood on the podium at every major championship in athletics. This book won't go into detail about the technicalities of her sport or the beauty of the Olympic spirit however. In... -
black girl, no magic: essays and reflections on living whilst black by Kimberly McIntosh
RRP: $35.68$23.67'This book is a glowing achievement by one of the best essayists of her generation' Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff 'Witty, fresh and full of life' Liv Little 'I can't... -
Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier by Mark Kram 9780062654472
RRP: $27.28$17.81A gripping, all-access biography of Joe Frazier, whose rivalry with Muhammad Ali riveted boxing fans and whose legacy as a figure in American sports and society endures History will remember the rivalry of Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali as one for the... -
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: With a foreword by David Olusoga Olaudah Equiano 9781529371864
RRP: $20.98$14.28Equiano's narrative is the most significant autobiographical account of slavery to emerge from Britain's centuries as a slave trading and slave owning power. It remains as powerful today as it was when first published in 1789.It tells the story of... -
Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds by Rich Paul 9780593448472
RRP: $58.80$34.23Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593448472Author Rich PaulFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Penguin Young ReadersPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 374gDimensions(mm) 217mm... -
Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou 9781400066124
RRP: $54.60$31.82Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of NAACP Literary Non-Fiction Award 2009.Book InformationISBN 9781400066124Author Maya AngelouFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random... -
I Am Norwell Roberts: The story of the Met's first Black police officer *COMING SOON TO YOUR SCREENS WITH REVELATION FILMS* Norwell Roberts 9781399800891
RRP: $23.08$15.54To appreciate the present and how far we have come we sometimes need to revisit the uncomfortable past, no matter how painful. Norwell Roberts, who became the Met's first Black police officer in 1967, found out he had a new job the same way the readers... -
Mixed/Other: Explorations of Multiraciality in Modern Britain Natalie Morris 9781409197140
RRP: $35.68$25.79How does it feel when your heritage isn't listed as an option on an identification form?What is it like to grow up as the only person in your family who looks like you?Where do you belong if you are simultaneously seen as being 'too much' of one race and... -
Scenes from my Life by Michael K. Williams
RRP: $42.00$29.00The New York Times BESTSELLERA moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back - from the late iconic actor beloved for his roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country.When... -
Finding Freedom: How Death Row Broke and Opened My Heart by Jarvis Jay Masters
RRP: $35.68$24.23Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611809114Author Jarvis Jay MastersFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc -
Let This Radicalize You: The Revolution of Rescue and Reciprocal Care by Mariame Kaba
RRP: $31.48$20.75What fuels and sustains activism and organizing when it feels like our worlds are collapsing? Let This Radicalize You is a practical and imaginative resource for activists and organizers building power in an era of destabilization and catastrophe... -
Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White by Kitt Shapiro
RRP: $42.00$27.01A luminous and inspiring portrait of a Black pioneer and artistic force-Eartha Kitt-and one of the most moving mother/daughter stories in Hollywood history.In this unique combination of memoir and cultural history, we come to know one of the greatest...