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Makes Me Wanna Holler

Makes Me Wanna Holler

A Young Black Man in America
Nathan McCall · 1994 · 416 pages
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A visceral and impactful memoir by Nathan McCall about growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia, during the turbulent 1960s and '70s. With raw, unfiltered prose, McCall recounts his journey through poverty, community violence, and the prison system, offering a humanized and disturbing portrait of the reality that shaped a generation of Black American men.

While documenting the systemic injustices he faced, the author does not portray himself as a passive victim. His account is an honest reflection on personal responsibility, redemption, and the struggle for inner and outer transformation, making it an essential work for understanding the modern African American experience.

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AuthorNathan McCall
Year of publication1994
Pages416

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