56 pages 1 hour read

Don Lemon

This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Don Lemon's This Is the Fire resonates as a passionate, timely exploration of racism and social justice. Critics laud its urgency and personal narrative style. However, some argue it offers few new insights on well-trodden issues. Overall, it's praised for its heartfelt appeal but critiqued for its occasionally repetitive content. MLA

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Is the Fire?

Readers who appreciate This Is the Fire by Don Lemon are typically engaged with contemporary discussions on race, equality, and justice. Fans of personal narratives and societal critiques will find this compelling, similar to Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Black Lives Matter
Social Justice
Genre
African American Literature
American Literature
Themes
Identity: Race
Identity: Sexuality
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice