Mixing It Up: Taking On the Media Bullies and Other Reflections

Name: Mixing It Up: Taking On the Media Bullies and Other Reflections
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (5 reviews)
Author: Ishmael Reed

by Ishmael Reed

Nonfiction Memoir

4.3 (5)

446 pages~7.4 hr readPublished by Grand Central Publishing

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Last checked: Feb 7, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in Black American intellectual history and perspectives that challenge mainstream media narratives
You appreciate essayists who write with wit and precision about politics, culture, and social injustice without preaching
You've read Reed's fiction and want to understand his thinking on the issues that fuel his creative work

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer essays that take a single, consistent viewpoint rather than exploring contradictions and complexities
You're looking for a gentle introduction to critical race theory or social commentary. Reed assumes you've already thought about these things
You want contemporary political analysis. These essays span decades and reflect historical debates that may feel dated

About this book

A new collection of essays first published in The New York Times and Playboy. Reed tackles subjects including Oakland, eugenics, and domestic violence,

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Currently 4.3★ from 5 reviews

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