The African-American Bookshelf - Fifty Must-Reads From Before The Civil War Through Today by Clifford Mason

The Finest Books Ever Written About The African-American Experience

African-American literature is rich with classic works of social, political, and historical merit. This collection of essays on the fifty greatest, most influential, and most culturally significant books ever written by and about African-Americans documents and celebrates the contributions black men and women have made to America, from before Civil War to the present day.

The author provides a deep and telling commentary on each work's place in our history and its impact on our culture, while explaining how it rose above other stellar works to be selected for this special volume. This inspiring and insightful, book is a perfect resource for libraries and reading groups, and an essential reading list for all Americans who wish to learn more about where we've been as a nation -- and what our future might hold. This is a great book for your Genealogy Shelf.