Can You Hear Me Now?: The Inspiration, Wisdom, and Insight of Michael Eric Dyson

by Michael Eric Dyson

"Before I wanted to write the world, I sought to right it," declares Michael Eric Dyson. As one of America's most visible, inspirational, and quotable public intellectuals, Dyson has weighed in on a vast array of issues. In his books and newspaper articles, over television and radio waves, and from podiums to pulpits, Dyson has brought awareness and insight to questions of culture, race, gender, and politics. Now, twenty years into his illustrious career, Michael Eric Dyson offers his fans and admirers a compendium of new and classic writing.

Genres: Nonfiction, African American Literature, Sociology

317 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2009

About the author

Michael Eric Dyson is an American academic, author, and radio host. He is a professor of sociology at Georgetown University.

Reviews

[Aurora · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reminded me how much mental stimulation and energy I get from a man's thoughts. While I didn't agree with everything I read within the pages of this book, I appreciated how thoughts were communicated in quiet power. It was one of those books I didn't want to finish, because it was like talking with your favorite relative who cherishes you for who you are, and has something important to share with you, with the hope to leave you better than you were before.

[Jasmyne Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Currently reading Can You Hear Me Now?. I really enjoy Dyson's views on different principles that affect the African American community as a whole such as Obama, faith and spirit, love and relationships, and Hip Hop and Youth culture just to name a few. Many favorable quotes that impacts your reality and demands you to take initiative and become proactive concerning the progress of the African diaspora.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of little more than paragraphs on a variety of topics ranging from race, sexuality, violence, homosexuality, gender and more. They were helpful to me on stirring me to think on these topics and to remind myself of some of the brilliant ways the author encapsulates the issues and ideas raised around these topics. I found it a good read to kick off the new year.

[Keigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the title says it all "the inspiration,wisdom and insight of Micheal Eric Dyson" Dr dyson really understands the art of telling the truth with compassion he is intellectually grip and challenging.

[Danielle E Crooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reflection of African-American history, society & culture

Dyson so eloquently describes the black experience in America while challenging the views of race and class in his book Can You Hear Me Now. It is a quintessential read for all people and generations.

[Brittany White]

So far, this is a very informational book.

[Brian TramueL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great compilation of Dyson's "Truths" ... hammering out basic principles, effectively communicated in a thought provoking way.

[Derek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book- Love this "Brotha"!!!

[Joe T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like MED and you like quotes, this is your book.

[Kimberly A. RIce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Book! I loved it!

[Henry Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr Dyson is about excellence...he continuously demonstrates he has an obligation to be smart he can

[Stephanie Cohen · Rating 3 out of 5]

some good points

[Cheryl Durham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful and inspirational. Needed a change of pace....and I was glad to select this book for that change.

[Sapphie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read. However, the information was a bit redundant. If you've read other of his works, you will just be rehashing with this book.

[Nichole Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book held my interest from the beginning to the ending every group is included within the African American experience with all people from the educated or those who just makes but through the years have gained a lot of what my grandparents would say: “Use the good sense the Good Lord has given you and you will go far” ( ? I love how he covers each section from our first Black President to Race and Identity and how each involves family. Throughout all of the chapters (there is 12 in all) he shows us how each chapter made be pause and really thing about its impact. He showed us how each our musical experience has found its way into American’s ownership many times with the owner not reaping the monetary rewards. He shared so many quotes that it was like listening to the wise people who often appear in our lives one’s who lovingly us in our growth. I highly recommend this book which has words of wisdom which each person can take away from this writer’s table.