How to Rent a Negro by damali ayo Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of How to Rent a Negro
Book Review: Wow! A book that states what black people have felt all of their lives.
Summary: 5 Stars
"How to Rent a Negro" is a fantastic book that makes us think about the strange behavior of confused and uninformed white people. This is a book for smart, educated people. The "average Joe" just won't get it. As a 37- year old black female, the book rings true to my racial experiences in this country. How many times can a white person ask me about my hair, skin color and what it is like to be with a black man. How many times has a white person told me with amazement that I am polite, pretty, articulate and well traveled. Why are they so shocked that I have these qualities. "How to Rent a Negro" brings to light these racial issues and questions. Read it and start thinking about how you can make some extra money as a beautiful black person.Book Review: You Must Read This Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book makes you laugh, makes you want to cry, and makes you think. It goes way beyond the initial premise and is an in-depth examination of what it means to be African-American in the USA today. The photos are hilarious. When I read this book, I realized how many people, including myself, would see the truth behind the satire. Do we treat our colleagues and friends differently if they are a different race? How much has the country learned and grown since the days of slavery? Why does everyone feel the need to touch long dreadlocks? "How to Rent a Negro" is a book that can help us with these questions, all while laughing so hard we want to pee our pants.Book Review: disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I expected this book to be entertaining and perhaps provide a few insights - boy, was I disappointed. According to Ms.Ayo, any white person with black friends is really a "Negro renter". This is insulting to me and to the friends I love dearly. Such a negative book, came away feeling sorry for an author who obviously is prejudice and bitter.Book Review: hilarious
Summary: 4 Stars
So far, I'm about halfway through this book, and it is pure comedy. It is the literary version of that "blackpeopleloveus.com" website. It's funny because I've experienced many of the situations presented in the book and it's nice to know that I am not alone in any of this. I recommend this book to those people who are the first to stand up and declare "I'm not racist" and refuse to acknowledge their own individual prejudices and stereotypes. This is the only way we will be able to tackle institutional racism.
damali, you put your foot in this. bravissima!