{"product_id":"raaw-joseph-william-iii-shorter-9780595407026","title":"Raaw: Rediscovering African American Wisdom","description":"Who is addressing the African American condition? In \u003ci\u003eRAAW: Rediscovering African American Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e, author Joseph W. Shorter III attempts to explore American life from the unique perspective of a thirty-something black male. \u003cp\u003eShorter approaches common issues found in most American families, but he specifically focuses on African Americans and how they have contributed to society at large. He does not intend his questions to cause an explosion of rebirth, but rather to begin a process of self-reflection and understanding by peeling back the layers of the everyday humdrum. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShorter also addresses the feelings of victimization in the African American community, pointing out that remaining a victim to circumstances is a choice and that black society has the power within to do something about it. Because many African Americans blame their state of existence on every outside force possible, Shorter believes that it is imperative for them to take responsibility to facilitate awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough the use of anecdotes, poems, quotes, and quizzes, Shorter creates a highly readable discussion on the African American experience. \u003ci\u003eRAAW\u003c\/i\u003e presents a compelling argument for change within the black community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph William III Shorter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0595407021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780595407026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/30\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Joseph William III Shorter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48621757235455,"sku":"9780595407026","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/raaw-joseph-william-iii-shorter-9780595407026","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}