You must educate your children about where they come from, why they are the way they are, and the importance of heritage and legacy. In "Between the World and Me," Ta-Nehisi writes a detailed letter to his 15-year-old son. In this letter, he holds nothing back; he explores the complexities of being black in America. It is deeply personal, blending memoir, history, and social commentary to provide a poignant and honest examination of race and identity.

His writing style is engaging; he vividly shares his personal experiences growing up in Baltimore and reflects on how his identity as a Black man has been shaped by systemic racism, fear, and violence. Additionally, he craftily identifies with the history of blacks and the historical roots of racism in the United States. He draws connections between the legacy of slavery and contemporary issues. Coates emphasizes the ongoing impact of historical injustices on the lives of Black individuals.

Every living individual holds "the dream," and so did those who came before us. In this heart-breaking letter, the term "The dream" describes the traditional American narrative of success and progress. He argues that this Dream is often built on the exploitation and oppression of Black bodies, and he discusses the fear that permeates the lives of Black individuals in America.

His explanation of the body as a target is tear-jerking. Coates discusses the vulnerability of the Black body in America, drawing attention to the violence and systemic discrimination that Black people face. He examines the ways in which the body becomes a target and is subjected to violence and dehumanization.

It is often said that to write is to believe that what you have to say is worth being said, and this book demanded to be written. It is very possible that as you read, it will ruffle some feathers; the unflinching examination of race relations and its contribution to the ongoing conversation about race in America is noteworthy. The book won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2015.

Reading how the 15-year-old grapples with understanding the cruelty meted out to blacks and trying to cope with how blacks are perceived is gut-wrenching. No parent wants to justify or qualify the fear in their children and, to some extent, guarantee that it is necessary, but sometimes, fear is how we survive.

This is a book I recommend to everyone looking to see the unfiltered version of race and society in America. It is a gateway into "Why things are the way they are."