A review by bookrids
Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice by Yusef Salaam

5.0

A brilliant book that worked greatly to complement When They See Us, Salaam has a lot to offer in the autobiographical retelling of his life beyond simply recounting past and present. Especially reading this as a young Muslim, I found reading how Salaam turning to Islam in prison and finding his identity as a Muslim both incredibly moving and powerful; especially the little ways faith shielded him from certain cruel aspects of prison. The title of the book really rings true as the reader witnesses the making of his life purpose, and forces one to think about their own purpose - it's not surprising in the slightest that Salaam found a career as a motivational speaker. Surprisingly, despite the heavy subject matter - the book had a lighthearted tone throughout and I would have loved to read even more.