I love a book that can open your eyes and give you insight into yourself without even knowing it.

A necessary read for anyone one willing to speak their truth

The author is powerful in reading the story and the struggle of its people. He sees through propaganda as well as the silencing of the Palestinian people and whoever agrees with their narrative. It is a must read for all of.

This gives your peek into the lives of those who are rarely heard or even ever listened to

Incredible up close and personal viewpoint of Israel and Palestine.

A short but essential work.

My sentiment: The Message is a fantastic book by one of my favorite authors. I loved the way he cleverly parallels the Palestinian plight with that of the African American struggle in America (Jim Crow South, police brutality, systemic institutional racism). While I have been to Israel and the Palestine areas, Coates provides a profound insight into the separatist culture that exists that many indeed do not have an appreciation of.

Ta-Neshisi Coates has a way of drawing you in to his work and simultaneously challenging you to inspect your perspective and experiences to ensure that you are in a mode of learning and growing while reading this amazing piece of work.