How Long to Read Tired of Being Black

How Long Does it Take to Read Tired of Being Black?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 15 minutes to read Tired of Being Black by Rodney Jordan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Tired of Being Black offers a fresh perspective on the struggles and stereotypes of the black race from a man who personified most of them growing up and then turned his life around to become a public school teacher, a basketball coach, and a positive role model to hundreds of students and athletes. In his book, Jordan draws heavily from his experiences growing up in an urban black neighborhood largely defined by gunshots, violence, stolen cars, teen pregnancy, and welfare. Raised with two brothers and a sister by a single Mom, Rodney disrespected and rebelled against all authority figures in his life, eventually finding himself forced out of the house at the age of twelve. Jordan was faced with transforming his life or continuing on the path of so many he knew the path to prison. With refreshing honesty, Tired of Being Black exposes negative stereotypes that black males like the young Rodney Jordan often perpetuate through their actions, reactions and lack of actions. The book's free verse format makes it an easy--but powerful-- read for young men and women of all races who want to understand how cultural perceptions can be formed through the eyes of those looking in from the outside.

How long is Tired of Being Black?

Tired of Being Black by Rodney Jordan is 74 pages long, and a total of 18,796 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tired of Being Black Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 42 minutes to read Tired of Being Black aloud.

What Reading Level is Tired of Being Black?

Tired of Being Black is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Tired of Being Black?

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