We can't breathe: on black lives, white lies, and the art of survival
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Published:
New York : Picador, 2018.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
193 pages ; 18 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250174536, 1250174538, 9781250174536 (pbk.)

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Asim disrupts what Toni Morrison [calls] the 'master narrative' and replaces it with a story of black survival and persistence through art and community in the face of centuries of racism. In eight ... essays, he explores such topics as the twisted legacy of jokes and falsehoods in black life; the importance of black fathers and community; the significance of black writers and stories; and the beauty and pain of the black body"--Front flap.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Asim, J. (2018). We can't breathe: on black lives, white lies, and the art of survival. First edition. Picador.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Asim, Jabari, 1962-. 2018. We Can't Breathe: On Black Lives, White Lies, and the Art of Survival. Picador.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Asim, Jabari, 1962-, We Can't Breathe: On Black Lives, White Lies, and the Art of Survival. Picador, 2018.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Asim, Jabari. We Can't Breathe: On Black Lives, White Lies, and the Art of Survival. First edition. Picador, 2018.

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