Two Nations

Updated with a consideration of the Rodney King case, this study of race and racism weighs the reasons for racial disparity in America and exposes how race influences the attitudes and behavior of all Americans. Reprint.

This is one of the most powerful books I've ever read. The author is a professor at Queens
college and bases a lot of the material in the book on his experiences and conversations
with his students. Hacker manages to really capture what it feels like to experience racism
in America and it kind of amazes me that a white writer is able to do this. The book reminded
me of many painful experiences I've gone through and will continue to go through in this
country and he tries really hard to make sense of it all. I think on some levels, he succeeds.
It would be helpful if this book were mandatory reading for young Americans of every
race.