How to Survive America

By: D. L. Hughley, Doug Moe

Narrated by: D. L. Hughley

Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

"Dispels the myth that people of color are somehow predisposed to poor health, blaming systemic injustice in the health care system." (New York Times Book Review)

Legendary comedian D.L. Hughley uses his "hilarious yet soul-shaking" (Black Enterprise) humor to confront racism's unjust impact on the health and wellbeing of Blacks and minorities

White people love survival guides. But have you noticed they’re always about ridiculous activities in locations far from home, with chapters like “How to Survive an Avalanche" or "How to Live on Bugs in the Jungle.” Huh?!

You know who really needs a survival guide? Black and brown Americans. For surviving their own damn country! Minority populations wake up every day in a battle for their health and safety. Thankfully, legendary activist-comedian D.L. Hughley offers How to Survive America, a fearless satire that exposes racism’s unjust toll on our bodies and minds.

Even before COVID-19 disproportionately impacted minority communities, life expectancy for Blacks was a full three years less than for white Americans. The very air we breathe is more polluted, our water is more contaminated, our local food options are toxic, and our jobs are underpaid. Despite the obvious need, the quality of our health care is tragically inadequate. Our communities are statistically less safe than the average, and yet we’re terrorized by the law-enforcement and criminal-justice systems that are supposed to protect us, sending Blacks to prison at five times the rate of whites. Not least, our means of addressing these injustices - voting - is perennially under assault.

It’s enough to drive you crazy. Well, guess what? According to Cigna, Blacks are 20 percent more likely to report “psychological distress” yet “50 percent less likely to receive counseling or mental health treatment.” It’s almost like the entire country has been structured with no regard for our welfare. Hmmm.

Whether you’re Black, white, brown, or Asian, don’t leave home without arming yourself with How to Survive America!

©2021 D. L. Hughley and Doug Moe (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

LOVE FOR DL

ALWAYS LOVE DL Books It Gives Humor but also He Express how we can come together and try to make change moving Forward

Que dog review

loved this book. DL has complete command of the facts. was very enlightened and enjoyed DL's presentation

Exceptional Presentation

Very informative. Funny but full of truth. Recommended to people asking What the hell is going on?

love it

DL is so profound and poetic. He really knows how to speak to the heart the matter

One of the best audiobooks of 2021

I truly love it and learned a lot I was not just entertained but enlighten, educated DL is very smart , great job

Know the facts

This book was so very insightful in a way that gave truth to the continued struggles of black and brown people in AmeriKKKa,. Having listened to this with DL Hughley's insightful and witty tones made the truth a lot easier to hear and understand.

Facts/ Truth

I loved it from the beginning to the end. everything he said was the truth. I will read it again. and I will share with others.

Great Book

I loved it, very informative and funny at the same time. It was even better to hear his voice.

Educational and Hilarious

D.L Hughley should be awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree for scholarly research, attentiontio. to historical context and for contributions in writing and speaking. I find his podcast and his books very enlightening. Ironically I never fully appreciated his humour until now. Speaking truth to power is important in today's times. Thank you D.L. Hughley for telling the truth and for doing it in a way that makes us laugh.

DL Hughley was never one to shy away from the facts.

DL does not mess around, he keeps it on point. He does his research and puts the data out there. True DL style is he interjects with humorous anecdotes. Overall I enjoyed this book.