{"product_id":"a-young-black-man-lorenzo-c-spencer-9780692529225","title":"A Young Black Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Young Black Man\u003c\/b\u003e is a powerful \u003cb\u003eBlack poetry book\u003c\/b\u003e that explores identity, faith, family, love, and racism through the lived experiences of a young Black man-then revisits those moments with the clarity of wisdom and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eAfrican American poetry collection\u003c\/b\u003e is written in two voices: \u003cbr\u003ethe raw, emotional perspective of youth, and the reflective insight of adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The boy lived it. The man understands it. The reader learns from both.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough expressive, modern poetry and spoken-word-inspired verse, the author gives voice to experiences often felt but rarely articulated. Each chapter concludes with \u003cb\u003eWisdom Thinking\u003c\/b\u003e, a reflective section where the older, wiser voice revisits the same themes-offering growth, understanding, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers seeking: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack poetry and African American literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComing-of-age poetry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoetry about \u003cb\u003eidentity, racism, and lived experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflective poetry about \u003cb\u003efaith, family, and personal growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn-voices storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e with emotional depth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Time didn't erase the pain-it taught me what it meant.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonest, vulnerable, and grounded in real life, \u003ci\u003eA Young Black Man\u003c\/i\u003e is both a \u003cb\u003ewindow and a mirror\u003c\/b\u003e-inviting readers to see through the eyes of a young Black man while reflecting on their own journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern and spoken word poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflective and inspirational poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack authors and cultural storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lorenzo C. Spencer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0692529225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780692529225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Spencer Truth Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lorenzo C. Spencer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437976629503,"sku":"9780692529225","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_64ce3797-52e6-4cb9-afa4-db4c673aa21e.jpg?v=1777167963","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-young-black-man-lorenzo-c-spencer-9780692529225","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}