The book "Black Privilege" was mentioned by Noel King as one of Charlemagne's two books he's written.
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He's the author of two very good books. Black privilege and shook ones. I've read both, they're excellent and he's got a third book coming out in May called Get Honest or Die Lying.
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The book "Black Privilege" was mentioned by Noel King as one of Charlemagne's two books he's written.
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He's the author of two very good books. Black privilege and shook ones. I've read both, they're excellent and he's got a third book coming out in May called Get Honest or Die Lying.
The author tells a story in his book Black Privilege about how a cousin aunt told him not to set his goals so high because he would be disappointed if he didn't reach them. The author disagreed with this and said that it was the stupidest shit he ever heard.
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I tell a story in one of my first books, this is my third book, but I tell a story in my first book, Black Privilege about how I had a cousin aunt. She was like my mom's, my mom's cousin, but she was...
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The author tells a story in his book Black Privilege about how a cousin aunt told him not to set his goals so high because he would be disappointed if he didn't reach them. The author disagreed with this and said that it was the stupidest shit he ever heard.
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I tell a story in one of my first books, this is my third book, but I tell a story in my first book, Black Privilege about how I had a cousin aunt. She was like my mom's, my mom's cousin, but she was also like an aunt to me as well. And I remember just talking about all of these big plans I had and all of these things I wanted to do with my life.
And I remember she said to me, don't set your goals so high. You know, don't set your goals so high because if you don't reach them, you're going to be disappointed.
I paused for a second and I said, that is the stupidest shit I ever heard in my life.
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It was mentioned that Charlamagne Tha God discussed the topic of parenting and not discouraging his daughters' ambitions in his first book, 'Black Privilege'.
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I tell a story in one of my first books, this is my third book, but I tell a story in my first book, Black Privilege, about how I had a cousin aunt.
It was mentioned as Charlamagne's first book, containing a chapter called 'Fuck Your Dreams', highlighting the importance of following one's genuine dreams rather than copying others.
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And that's why I always say, I'm not afraid to say fuck my dreams. And in my first book, Black Privilege, you know, I have a chapter called Fuck Your Dreams.
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It was mentioned as Charlamagne's first book, containing a chapter called 'Fuck Your Dreams', highlighting the importance of following one's genuine dreams rather than copying others.
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And that's why I always say, I'm not afraid to say fuck my dreams. And in my first book, Black Privilege, you know, I have a chapter called Fuck Your Dreams.
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Charlamagne mentioned a chapter in his book "Black Privilege" called "Fuck Your Dreams," reflecting on how pursuing a dream based on others' successes can lead to a different path.
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And that's why I always say, I'm not afraid to say fuck my dreams. And in my first book, Black Privilege, you know, I have a chapter called Fuck Your Dreams.
The hosts repeatedly highlighted the title during the series, with Charlamagne Tha God promoting it as his New York Times bestseller and sharing anecdotes from its chapters about Walmart, extraterrestrials, and the "F Your Dreams" advice. Callers also expressed gratitude, noting how the book helped them and their students. The overall tone was an enthusiastic endorsement.
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Charlamagne the Guy mentioned his first book, "Black Privilege" during a discussion about a Florida man exposing himself at a Walmart. He referenced a section of the book where he talks about how important Walmart is to people like him who grew up in rural areas.
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If you read my first book, black privilege, you read me speak to, uh, you read, uh, about me speaking to how much Walmart means to someone like me.
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The speaker discussed how important Walmart is to people like him, especially those growing up in rural areas. They mentioned how this experience was described in their book, "Black Privilege".
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If you read my first book, Black Privilege, you read me speak to, uh, you read, uh, about me speaking to how much Walmart means to someone like me. I grew up in a small rural area, Moncks Corner, South Carolina, 843 all day, that's all we had, you know, after midnight.
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Shalonda, who attended the book signing, had a copy of this book.
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I think she had Black Privilege, Shook One and my new book Get Honest, The Dying Line.
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Mark, a caller to the show, mentioned his book, "Black Privilege", which he said he'd shown Charlamagne Tha God the night before.
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You saw my book.
I have the black privilege book and your new book.
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The speaker mentioned seeing extraterrestrials and that they were discussed in their first book, Black Privilege.
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You know, I wrote about them in my first book, Black Privilege. Opportunity comes to those who create it.
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The book, written by Charlamagne Tha God, includes his experiences with extraterrestrials; this was mentioned during a discussion about the book "Eminent."
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You know, I wrote about them in my first book, Black Privilege. Opportunity comes to those who create it.
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A caller expressed their enjoyment of this book after purchasing it, despite being unable to afford the author's newer release.
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I did buy your first book, Black Privilege, and I was really hoping that I could get a copy of your new book.
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A caller thanked the host for his book, explaining that a chapter called "Pick Your Poison" helped many of his students find their passions. The host offered to send the caller copies of his new book, "Get Honest: A Die Line Why Small Talk Sucks."
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I want to thank y'all man for those of you giving to me, but I read your books and yeah...And they got me through a lot man.
I have used your uh black privilege book for the first lesson of my year since it came out.
I'm gonna get your address so I'm missing you. Um, I'm missing your class copies of my new book Get honest or dot line watch my.
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The podcast guest, Ryan Johnson, mentioned meeting Charlamagne Tha God at a book signing for "Black Privilege" almost seven years prior to the podcast recording.
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And then lo and behold, the opportunity came up. And we're also creating that experience again this upcoming summer at Cairns as well.
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The speaker announced it as their first book, published in 2016. It was mentioned with gratitude towards those who supported it.
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Thank you to everyone who has purchased my first book, Black Privilege Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It, which came out in 2016.
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The book was mentioned in passing, in a story about getting pulled over multiple times by police in a short time span. The speaker recounted a story from this book about an experience with the police and drugs.
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It's even in one of my books.
I don't know if it's black privilege or shook ones, both available wherever you buy books right now.
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A caller stated that they had received this book as gifts on Father's Day and Christmas and that it was a helpful and good read.
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Charlamagne, I've been reading your book most of the time.
I just like what y'all got going on. Thank you, King.
Which book you got you? Black Privilege or Shook One?
Both of them. Matter of fact, you got me one for Father's Day and one for Christmas last year, man. I appreciate that though, man. That's a good read.
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The book was mentioned by Charlamagne Tha God, who stated that it details his love for Walmart, and how it was a cultural institution in his upbringing.
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If you read my first book, Black Privilege, then you know how much I love Walmart. I consider Walmart holy grounds, a cultural institution.
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The speaker expressed their love for Walmart, referencing their first book, "Black Privilege," and their childhood memories of spending time in Walmart.
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If you read my first book, Black Privilege, then you know how much I love Walmart. I consider Walmart holy grounds, a cultural institution.
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A caller to the show requested a signed copy of this book, as well as another book by the hosts and Gia. The hosts promised to send her a package of books from Black Privilege publishing.
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I did read, I read y'all book so and I'm, can I please get maybe a signed copy of Black Privilege and of your book, you and Gia's book as well?
I'll send you a whole package for your birthday. I'll send you Tameka Mallory's State of Emergency. I'll send you Anita Copac's Shallow Waters. I'll send a whole pack out for you. A whole Black Privilege publishing pack.
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A caller thanked Charlamagne and DJ Envy for their books, which helped him with his marriage and family. The books were described as providing real-life advice on raising kids.
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I read both y'all books.
Both your books did me some good with my marriage, man. Y'all really changed my life with those two books there.
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The speaker mentioned a scene in this book where they should have avoided a confrontation; it was referenced in relation to a personal anecdote about a past altercation.
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If you ever read Black Privilege, the first scene in the book, I should have ducked that fade. I should have came up with all kind of BD.
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Charlemagne Tha God discussed Doug Melville's book, "Black Privilege," which details the rediscovery of family legacy and a quest to honor America's first Black generals. It was mentioned that the book's release is coming soon.
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Doug Melville...is the next release off my book in print, Black Privilege publishing through Simon and Schuster.
So he'll be on the Daily Show tonight because this book comes out Tuesday.
next week is Veteran's Day and it is a book about rediscovering family legacy and a quest to honor America's first Black generals.
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The podcast host mentioned their own book, "Black Privilege," which was published in 2016 and had sold over 300,000 copies by the time of the podcast recording. The host used it to contextualize another author's book sales.
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I am a New York Times bestselling author. So I got a couple of times over.
So just think about it. So you're number 81 out of hundreds of thousands, millions of books. If you're in the top 100, that's great.
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The podcast host mentioned his own book, "Black Privilege," which includes a section about Walmart, relevant to a story about a woman stealing from a Walmart.
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If you read my first book, New York Times bestseller Black Privilege, then you know I have a whole sub chapter dedicated to Walmart.
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Charlamagne Tha God mentioned this book as one of his own, expressing his love for books and the importance of reading.
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I'm a New York Times best-selling author. I have two books out black privilege and shook one.
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The author, a New York Times bestselling author, showed the book on camera during the podcast. They mentioned it as one of their two published books.
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Black Privilege is right here. Shook One is right here.
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The book was mentioned as a New York Times bestseller; it includes a chapter titled "F Your Dreams When They Are Not Your Dream", which discusses the importance of aligning one's pursuits with their true aspirations, rather than chasing dreams that aren't authentic.
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In my first book Black Privilege, the New York Times bestseller Black Privilege, I have a chapter called F Your Dreams when they are not your dream.
So what I tell people is either quit and find something else to do or understand it's 168 hours in a week that's more than enough time to deal with your reality by getting the job and you got time to go chase your dreams.
I think the problem with this society is people feel like getting a job is bad.
Getting a job is wrong and I think that's the dumbest and stupidest thing I've ever heard.
That's what the book, that's what the chapter is. You just say F's your dream. No, it's F's your dream if it's not your dream.
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The speaker mentioned having a chapter in their first book, "Black Privilege," titled "F Your Dreams If It's Not Your Dream." This chapter discussed the importance of pursuing genuine passions and not just following trends.
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I got a whole chapter in my first book, Black Privilege called F Your Dreams If It's Not Your Dream.
In my first book, Black Privilege, the New York Times bestseller black privilege, I have a chapter called F Your Dreams when they are not your dream
No, but it's the same thing because I said that a lot of times when you are growing up, especially when you black, you see things working for other people.
So what I tell people is either quit and find something else to do or understand it's 168 hours in a week that's more than enough time to deal with your reality by getting a job and you got time to go chase your dreams.
It's F's Am I L's dream. It ain't your dream to begin with. That's what the book F's the chapter is.
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