MAGICALLY BLACK AND OTHER ESSAYS

Aaron Goodson presents moving personal essays that vividly depict the joys, sorrows, and frustrations of an American Black man. Listeners meet Jerald Walker, a former cult member who is now a successful academic. Goodson energetically shares Walker's years as a member of the Worldwide Church of God, whose founder he hilariously compares to Donald Trump. Listeners will be present when Walker confesses to "youthful mistakes"--drugs and stealing--and then attains several college degrees. His visit in his 60s to a CBD dispensary is charming and relatable, while the outrageous challenges he faces driving while Black in his own upscale neighborhood are unforgettably told. Audio vividly conveys Walker's inspiring teaching and warm family relations, along with the personal and professional risks he's taken in his extraordinary life. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]