John W. Roberts

The Perils of Privilege (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Damon Richardson is a young, Ivy League-educated African American who was raised in a comfortable, integrated suburb. Confident in his abilities and convinced that his background shields him from racial prejudice, he lands a job at an advertising firm where he hopes to quickly climb the career ladder. Josh Ford works at the same firm, yet has a vastly different past. He grew up in the projects and was educated at a historically Black college. Despite their differing backgrounds, the two become inseparable, sharing morning coffees and dreams. When Damon's supervisor unexpectedly offers him a high-profile project, he assumes it's a reward for his talent and hard work. He couldn't be more wrong as he distances himself from Josh to prepare for the important presentation, leaving the friendship in jeopardy. When Damon is eventually promoted, he discovers two painful truths that reveal the complex and insidious workings of power and privilege in society. In this thought-provoking story, a young Black man who believes he is on track to attaining professional success soon learns that unearned privilege can destroy both career aspirations and personal relationships.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Archway Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781665782043
• Artikelnr.: 75601319

Autorenporträt

John W. Roberts is a retired college administrator and professor of English and folklore. He holds a BA in English from Tusculum College, a MA in English from Columbia University, and a PhD from The Ohio State University. During his career, he held positions at the University of Missouri, University of Pennsylvania, The Ohio State University, and the University of Houston. Dr. Roberts is the author of six other books.