He Talk Like a White Boy | 
 enlarge | Author: Joseph C. Phillips
Publisher: Running Press
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Pages: 232
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0762423994
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
EAN: 9780762423996
ASIN: 0762423994
Publication Date: April 24, 2006
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As a young student, Joseph Phillips once overheard someone say of him, "He talk like a white boy!" The Denver native never thought that speaking correctly would cause others to question his authenticity as an African-American. Little did he know what lay in his future. His choices in music, politics, faith, and family have given rise to many accusations of his not being "black enough.” As an actor, Joseph has encountered even more pointing fingers, this time for not being liberal enough for Hollywood. With a frank voice and a loving heart, this brilliant, conservative and outspoken African-American man presents a series of funny and thought-provoking essays that speak to the simple fact that authenticity is far more complicated that one’s choice of words or music
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 He Talk Like A White Boy October 25, 2007
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
While I enjoyed Joseph C. Phillips book and agreed with alot of what he had to say about fatherhood and the family, his political views spack of Republican rhetoric. He may be a conversative, but he is not a proud black man as he states. How any intelligent black person can align themselves with a party that shows allegiance to people like Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity, Tom Delay, Trent Lott, need I go on. People who if not blantently racist, are outright hostile to African American, or minorities in general. Their bigotry is evident everyday, despite their attempts to disquise it as political satire or rhetoric. All you have to do is google those individuals and you can find their contempt for African American. But it's not just them, to which points to my disapppointment and disgust with Mr. Phillips, Clarence Thomas, Shelby Steele, Ward Connelly and other so-called black conservatives. They have aligned themselves with an ideology that despises their existence. While I don't believe blacks should be beholding to Democrats, there is no sane reason to align yourself with a party that is outright hostile to us. Look at the three leading Republican presidential candidates. They refused to attend a debate at Morgan State University because the audience was mostly African American. They blamed it on scheduling conflict. Of course black conservative like Mr. Phillips either make excuses for them or refuse to even address the issue. It is a moderate to liberal ideology that was the backbone of the civil rights movement and forced the federal government to act on behalf of all citizens. Mr. Phillips is another example of a lost black man who has been manipulated into believing that somehow the GW Bush's of the world really understand the plight of the poor and minorities in this country. Look at what Bush has done to the Justice Department, specifically the civil rights division. Look at how his administration refuses to take on the issue of the disparity between crack and powder cocaine. Mr. Phillips allegiance to G.W. Bush is sadly misguided and selfish.
Sorry, I talk like a white boy. July 26, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
"...pleasantly surprised by the writing skills and command of the English language that Mr. Phillips demonstrated..."
Ouch...
It's like two sides of the same coin, I tell you...
 An interesting read that gets you thinking... June 15, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The hard thing about reviewing books like these is figuring out what context to put it in. For all intents and purposes, this is a book about Mr. Phillips. It's about his perspective on family, the state of the world, and religion, among other things. Since it's about him and how he views the world, it would be hypocritical for anyone to review the book based on his views and personality (no one can say that they are perfect in every way).
That said, I found this book to be very engaging. At times, I found myself laughing out loud about situations that occurred between him and his kids and wife. I found that I could relate to situations that he went through (as a matter of fact, the reason I bought the book is because the title is something I've heard a number of times before), and even when I couldn't, I still found that I had to keep reading at times. I do not completely agree with a number of his views, such as his religious stance and Republican affiliation (I view myself an independent). But he did get me to think about a lot of issues, and that is one of the most important things to get out of a book. This book is probably not going to go down in history as one of the greatest books of all time, but, because of how personal the book was for him, its unique perspective, and its humor, it is something that you can pick up and enjoy at any time, and maybe learn a thing or two.
 Oh dear February 26, 2007
5 out of 74 found this review helpful
I saw Mr Phillips on C-Span talking about this book. It should not be entitled "He Talk Like A White Boy", it should be "He Talk Like a Dittohead".
His prescription to what ails us? Why "America-first, UN bad, the world hates us, believe in God, moral relativism is bad, my country right or wrong" Blah, blah, blah, Republican talking points, blah blah and some more blah.
Oh, if stealing is ALWAYS bad, ALWAYS wrong - Mr Phillips quotes this to be a moral absolute, why coming from Nottinghanm in the UK was I brought up to revere Robin Hood? Why is the US a Republic and not still under the Crown? I'm sure one of Mr Phillips' moral absolutes is "respect your leaders".
Sorry Mr Phillips, we're not buying this brand of political pap and homily today.
Please note I didn't say "Shut Up And Act".
 Observations and reflections paint quite a different view of the black male in modern America August 20, 2006
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
HE TALK LIKE A WHITE BOY: REFLECTIONS ON FAITH, FAMILY, POLITICS AND AUTHENTICITY comes from an actor, writer and social commentator best known for his role on the Cosby Show, who is tired of the limits impose on black individuality and the pessimistic vision of black America. He's not a politician or an academic, but a father, an actor, and a conservative black man: his opinions, observations and reflections paint quite a different view of the black male in modern America than many titles and provides many candid assessments a wide audience will appreciate.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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