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Losing My Cool: Love, Literature, and a Black Man's Escape from the Crowd,Used
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A provocative, intellectual memoir' (USA Today)from a remarkable new literary voice.Growing up, Thomas Chatterton Williams knew he loved three things in life: his parents, literature, and the intoxicating hiphop culture that surrounded him. For years, he managed to juggle two disparate lifestyles, 'keeping it real' in his friends' eyes and studying for the SATs under his father's strict tutelageuntil it all threatened to spin out of control. Written with remarkable candor and emotional depth, Losing My Cool portrays the allure and danger of hiphop culture with the authority of a true fan who's lived through it all, while demonstrating the saving grace of literature and the power of the bond between father and son.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Losing My Cool' about? A: 'Losing My Cool' is an intellectual memoir by Thomas Chatterton Williams that explores his experiences growing up between the worlds of hip-hop culture and literature. It reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his parents, and the challenges of balancing these two aspects of his life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Losing My Cool'? A: The author of 'Losing My Cool' is Thomas Chatterton Williams, a noted literary voice and memoirist.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Losing My Cool' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Losing My Cool' have? A: 'Losing My Cool' contains 239 pages.
- Q: When was 'Losing My Cool' published? A: 'Losing My Cool' was published on April 26, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Losing My Cool' a new book? A: Yes, the condition of 'Losing My Cool' is classified as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Losing My Cool' falls under the category of Rap, as it delves into themes related to hip-hop culture.
- Q: Is there any special edition of 'Losing My Cool'? A: Yes, 'Losing My Cool' is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Losing My Cool'? A: 'Losing My Cool' explores themes of identity, the impact of hip-hop culture, the bond between father and son, and the transformative power of literature.
- Q: Can I find any literary analysis in 'Losing My Cool'? A: 'Losing My Cool' includes literary analysis as it reflects on the author's experiences with literature alongside his life in hip-hop culture.