The Beautiful Struggle (Adapted for Young Adults) - by Ta-Nehisi Coates

This beautiful memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me, explores how boys become men, and quite specifically, how Ta-Nehisi Coates became Ta-Nehisi Coates.

With candor and emotion, Coates details his challenges with his tough-love father, the influence of his mother, and the dynamics of his extended family, including his brother "Big Bill," who was on a very different path than Ta-Nehisi.

This timely story will resonate with readers of all ages, providing insight into the tender, fraught interior lives of Black boys.

Coates' singing prose brings his youthful world into sharp relief, conveying his strong affection for his family and, when he finds them, his circle of friends.

A must-read for parents and young people alike, this memoir is a powerful exploration of identity, family, and the struggles of growing up Black in America.