Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution
Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022270
Book • Nonfiction
2020s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Allow Me to Retort by Elie Mystal critiques the U.S. Constitution and legal system, advocating for a more equitable society. Mystal provides accessible legal analysis and historical context, aiming to empower marginalized communities with knowledge about their rights and the systemic barriers they face.
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Review Roundup
Elie Mystal's Allow Me to Retort offers a provocative and witty critique of constitutional law, highlighting systemic injustices and arguing for reform. Readers appreciate its engaging, accessible style and sharp humor, though some criticize it for perceived bias and a confrontational tone. Overall, it's seen as eye-opening and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution?
Readers who appreciate Allow Me to Retort by Elie Mystal are likely engaged in contemporary social justice issues, have an interest in legal analysis, and enjoy candid, incisive critiques of the American legal system. Comparable to readers of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Ibram X. Kendi's How to Be an Antiracist.
6,646 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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270
Book • Nonfiction
2020s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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