{"product_id":"counting-descent","title":"Counting Descent","description":"Within the pages of Counting Descent a captivating coming-of-age narrative unfolds – that challenges, complicates, and ultimately enriches our understanding of lineage, tradition, and the multifaceted nature of identity.\n\nIn the intricate tapestry of Counting Descent, Clint Smith expertly navigates the nuances of belonging and dissonance. Through his poetic lens, he guides us through the labyrinthine experience of being part of a community that fiercely and unapologetically celebrates the richness of black humanity. Yet, this celebration exists in juxtaposition with the world outside, a world that often distorts blackness into a distorted and unwarranted caricature of fear.\n\nSmith's poems move fluidly across personal and political histories, all the while reflecting on the social construction of our lived experiences. Smith brings the reader on a powerful journey forcing us to reflect on all that we learn growing up, and all that we seek to unlearn moving forward.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1938912659\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1938912659.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Smith, Clint\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41500107931706,"sku":"DBV.1938912659.G","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1938912659-0.jpg?v=1783055685","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/counting-descent","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}