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My Vanishing Country

Bakari Sellers
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My Vanishing Country

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Bakari Sellers

My Vanishing Country

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

227

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

South Carolina • 2010s

Topic
Race & Racism

Politics & Government

Social Justice
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Vanishing Country by Bakari Sellers is a memoir that explores the experiences and challenges faced by individuals in the American South. Focusing on issues like racial inequality, poverty, and the legacy of the civil rights movement, the narrative intertwines personal stories with broader social and political commentary, emphasizing resilience and hope.

Informative

Emotional

Contemplative

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

6,878 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Vanishing Country by Bakari Sellers receives praise for its heartfelt narrative and insightful exploration of race and identity in America. Critics commend Sellers' compelling storytelling and personal anecdotes. Some note a lack of depth in historical context. Overall, it is seen as an engaging and important memoir that resonates with contemporary societal issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Vanishing Country?

Readers who appreciate My Vanishing Country by Bakari Sellers are likely drawn to poignant memoirs that explore race, identity, and socio-political issues in America. Admirers of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates or Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance may find this book insightful for its personal narrative blended with broader historical contexts.

4.4

6,878 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

227

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

South Carolina • 2010s

Topic
Race & Racism

Politics & Government

Social Justice
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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