Born on Third Base: Book Post 1
Each chapter of Chuck Collin’s book Born on Third Base presents the reader with a new takeaway. In chapters six through nine, Mr. Collins introduces the dynamics of privilege, positive nature of government aid, and racial contributions to wealth disparities. Chapters six and nine revolve around the dynamics of privilege and the idea that, “seeing privilege is hard”(62). In chapter six, Mr. Collins presents scenarios exemplifying this idea such as his bike riding metaphor and hometown teen employment traditions. Whereas, in chapter nine he provides possible solutions to the vail of privilege including sustained public investments, charitable foundations, and internship policing by the US Department of Labor. Mr. Collin’s message in chapter 8 is that it is not shameful to receive government aid. Additionally, he wishes that those who have benefitted from this aid recognize the effects that their gain has had on future generations of their families. This chapter is set i...