Between the world and Me is an open letter to the author's 15 year old son about the realities that Black men face in America. Filled with the personal anecdotes about the author's personal development and experiences with racism, his letter tries to prepare young Black people for the world that awaits them. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.