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Concrete Rose
by Angie Thomas
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I liked this book BETTER than "The Hate U Give"
"The Hate U Give" was written at a time of racial unrest (the beginning of it really). It tackled police relations, protesting, standing up, etc. It was eye opening and due to its well written nature, very deserving of the awards it won.
"Concrete Rose" is written in a universe set before "The Hate U Give." Instead of race relations, we tackle gang violence. The lack of positive role models and father figures in young black men's lives. I LOVED Maverick's story, a young man who has gotten two different women pregnant by being stupid. Yet he wants to be better. He knows he can't end up like his dad (who is behind bars). Maverick knows that if he slings drugs, while he earns more money, his life is at greater risk to end far too early. What about his children? What about his mother who needs him to help pay the bills?
This is a story that is JUST as relevant to the Black experience as "The Hate U Give." I wish "Concrete Rose" was getting equal publicity. It deserves it!! I encourage you to try it for yourselves!!
I liked this book BETTER than "The Hate U Give"
"The Hate U Give" was written at a time of racial unrest (the beginning of it really). It tackled police relations, protesting, standing up, etc. It was eye opening and due to its well written nature, very deserving of the awards it won.
"Concrete Rose" is written in a universe set before "The Hate U Give." Instead of race relations, we tackle gang violence. The lack of positive role models and father figures in young black men's lives. I LOVED Maverick's story, a young man who has gotten two different women pregnant by being stupid. Yet he wants to be better. He knows he can't end up like his dad (who is behind bars). Maverick knows that if he slings drugs, while he earns more money, his life is at greater risk to end far too early. What about his children? What about his mother who needs him to help pay the bills?
This is a story that is JUST as relevant to the Black experience as "The Hate U Give." I wish "Concrete Rose" was getting equal publicity. It deserves it!! I encourage you to try it for yourselves!!