Coates describes America's perception of self as
Te-Nehisi Coates in his book, Between The World And Me notes the way Americans describe themselves as exceptional.
He, however, notices that the exceptionality being referred to is of intentions and not of action.
He recalls the history of America which is mired in slavery, racism, and other vices. He urges Americans to be exceptional in their actions and ways of living and not just in their intentions.
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