Emmanuel Acho grew up in Dallas and played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles. Since leaving football in 2016, he has worked for ESPN and Fox Sports. In 2020, he created the video series Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. This is his first book.
Emmanuel Acho Books
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Emmanuel Acho
An introduction to race and race-related issues in America
4.2 (59 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man about?
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (2020) is an introduction to race and race-related issues in America. Talking about these issues can be uncomfortable, but by being unafraid of dialogue, we can learn that the difficulties Black people in America face today are best understood through US history.
Who should read Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man?
- White people looking to understand the conversation around racism
- Concerned citizens who want to make a difference
- American history enthusiasts
- Listen to the Intro00:00
What's Illogical about?
Illogical (2022) is the story of how Emmanuel Acho, former pro football player turned media star, decided to take the illogical path to fulfill his potential and his dreams. Instead of following society’s rules, expectations, and constraints, he decided to break all of them – and in doing so, he became what he is today. And guess what? You can do the same.
Who should read Illogical?
- Dreamers looking for advice on how to achieve their goals
- People who want to change careers but feel nervous about taking the next step
- Anyone feeling a little lost in life
