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Born to Love — Taught to Loathe In this powerful and controversial debut book, acclaimed blogger turned author, Baye McNeil (a.k.a. Loco), vividly illustrates with unflinching introspection and candor the birth and evolution of a racist and in doing so makes the persuasive argument that the only way to cure this social virus is by first engaging one’s own susceptibility. Loco takes us on a scintillating journey from the streets of Brooklyn, where a child’s first playground was the front lines of the Pan-African Nationalist and Black Power movements of the 70s, to a period of black militancy, military service, interracial romance and corporate bigotry in the 80s and 90s. Following the earth-shattering events of 9/11/2001, Loco journeys to Japan where he learns the hard way why the old adage: you can’t hide from yourself, has hung around so long. He finds the woman he was born to love; only she’s a member of a race he has come to loathe! In the name of this love, Loco confronts his dark stowaway with deep roots even as the world is literally falling apart around him, in the form of the Tohoku disaster of 3/11/2011. A book that is both a memoir and an impassioned call to arms, Hi! My Name is Loco and I am a Racist tells us in no uncertain terms that while racism continues to be demonized as a dark aberration that only “evil people,” ignorant fools, or people lacking compassion and common decency are subject to, then it will remain at large – hiding in plain sight, in our schools, offices, carpools, living rooms and sometimes even in the mirror.
- Sales Rank: #1081153 in Books
- Brand: Brand: Hunterfly Road Publishing
- Published on: 2012-01-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .89" w x 6.00" l, 1.15 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 392 pages
- Used Book in Good Condition
About the Author
Baye McNeil (a.k.a. Loco) is an author, columnist, freelance writer and blogger from Brooklyn. He graduated from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY with a degree in English and Communications. He's resided the better part of a decade in Yokohama, Japan, where he teaches junior high school English. He's a columnist for The Japan Times and also continues to blog about life as a foreigner, a New Yorker and a black man living on a tiny homogenous island. For more information visit: www.bayemcneil.com This is his first book. He is currently working on his 2nd about the jubilation and tribulations of teaching in Japan.
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40 of 48 people found the following review helpful.
If you are black, and coming to Japan, do NOT read this book!
By jason a hill
The tragedy of Aiko and Baye's humor are highlights of this read but I found his perspective extremely biased and his writing style very disjointing to say the least.
I can tell Baye is a blogger because his stories are filled with digressions and when he gets emotional, his writing turns into rants and spiels about this or that. When it's not a rant it's a laundry list of this happened and then this happened I it never leads anywhere or arrives at any ground breaking conclusions. People are praising this book for Baye's "honesty" but I'm black, in Japan, and very much not conformed to local traditions and I have no idea what he is talking about or why he would get so upset about empty seats. I have a tattoo, I don't wear a suit everyday and I'm not here to be "exotic." People here have no trouble sitting next to me on the train. Being a foreigner intimidates most people because they are insecure about their ability to communicate and often they hardly can. And girls are not throwing themselves at me.
At times Baye is articulate but often he uses his "New York" slang, I guess to be revealing about how us colored folk talk to each other. For me it just doesn't work. It seems there are too many conflicts going on in Baye's head to make a clear voice to present his observations.
I know it seems like I'm being harsh and I realize this is Baye's first book but I feel like this book does more to hurt the conversation on race than helps. Too often in the book Baye paints himself the victim or the hero where I think he could have been a little more objective. There are two sides to every story and Baye's side is a little contentious to say the least. And it completely contradicts other points in the book about Baye's life in Japan. It sounds to me Japan has been pretty damn good to Baye. A job, good friends, a loving girl friend who accepts Baye back after the cheating, lying, and scheming. For a better example try Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man."
My advice to Baye is this: Keep writing, obviously your book made an impression on a lot of people but please do what you can to be more objective. Kill the whining. If people behave in a way you feel is misunderstanding you and your character, do what you can to enlighten them. No one wants to hear you whine about it. We'll at least I didn't. Quit the bragging, stuff like "The Machine" and "New York is the greatest City on Earth" really turned me off. I didn't find those statements very insightful. This book is asking too much of a reader, to be happy for your achievements and intellect, to be angry at your transgressions, and to sad for your loss, is too much to ask from me in a book so convoluted with contradictory ideas. I would have preferred you just write about your relationships and be honest about that. Did you still cheat on Akio while she was sick? You where letting out some truth but I bet it could have gone a little deeper...
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Not so much about Japan, but powerfully good anyway
By S.E. Poza
Though this book is written partially through the filter of Baye McNeil's experiences while living in Japan, it is really about how he was indoctrinated through his education and early life experiences in America to think like a racist. His experiences in Japan sharpened his understanding of racism both from the viewpoint of having such thoughts himself and being the recipient of racist behavior from others. He is a thoughtful person with a deep and passionate way of expressing himself and this book should be an eye opener for anyone who not only wants to know what it is like to live in Japan, but also what it can be like to grow up and live as a black man in America.
The tale of Baye's life, or at least the part he shares with us in this book, is engaging and the book is hard to put down. He doesn't let anyone off the hook for their racist behavior, including himself. Since so many people who live in Japan become apologists for racism, and indeed seem to become more racist themselves in order to validate the Japanese perspective of "gaijin" (outsiders/foreigners), it is refreshing to read Baye's take on the situation. He sees others for what they are, even when he doesn't want to, just as he sees himself for what he is, even when it may not be pretty.
Baye is a talented writer and this is an impressive first book. I only knock off one star because the book has scattered mistakes (typos/spelling) that should have been cleaned up in editing (and hopefully will be fixed in future editions). Frankly, I think his story would make a great movie and I hope he gets the exposure and success that he deserves.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Not your average expat in Japan bedtime story
By Tara Kamiya
There is an abundance of expat in Japan stories out there, but few if any quite like this.
“Hi, My Name is Loco and I am a Racist” is less about how beautiful the Cherry Blossoms are in the spring and more about how Japan’s countrymen will challenge your perceptions of culture and race.
I could not turn the pages fast enough. Baye has created an engrossing read for mature audiences; at times using strong language and adult themes. His life experiences in and outside of Japan make him one of the most interesting individuals you could ever hope to meet.
You’ll be introduced to a unique cast of characters. Baye’s alter ego “Loco”(a bastard born of 100 empty seats) takes us on a journey to meet; Damon, Space Invader, Private Frick and Vest Boy to name a few.
One of the first people you meet in Japan is Damon. Damon is the living manifestation of our hedonistic personas. The imagery of Loco and Damon sitting at the bar cracked me up. It might even leave you wondering if Damon was in fact a real person or just a hologram of Loco’s imagination.
Page after page is an emotional rollercoaster ride. I loved it. At times I required a coffee to accompany my reading; at times a beer and others a rich full bodied glass of red wine. I literally laughed, cried and hollered.
It’s possible to miss Baye’s tongue in cheek style of writing. If you are void of a sense of humor you may find yourself asking, “Why did he say that?” So stay alert and remember this is not about Cherry Blossoms! It is my duty to inform you that you will inquire further after encountering any of Baye McNeil’s writing. He is the type of writer that you tend to buy wholesale, binging on the whole-ly trinity of books, blog and column. He writes a regular column in the Japan Times and is currently working on his next big project.
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