Thanks for this essay - I saw the book in a little bit of a different light after reading your review. I am glad that my book club partner, Laura, found your review and posted the link in her review. Born in Blackness was our October book and you can read both of our reviews by checking the #RawBC (Readers and Writers Book Club) tag. You are welcome to join us or tag some of your existing reviews! Our November book is Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson.