Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black by Gregory Howard Williams Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black
Book Review: Outstanding realization on racism
Summary: 5 Stars
Many of us are met in life with challenges, which alter our views on life. These experiences often are minor, however, the ones that affect us most profoundly are those that force us to open our eyes to the real essence of humanity on a much broader scope than our individual existence. Such an experience is not felt unless a person endures a large degree of suffering, which is not easy to get through by a mere expression of emotion to another human being, but to reach out to the world to make some type of impact - as to add a drop of water to the ocean of humanity to cause a ripple effect that others can feel. In the book Life On The Color Line, an autobiography written by Gregory Howard Williams, the author adds his drop of water. He shares his experience of growing up white in the early 1950's only to find out he is black, and is able to communicate to readers what it is like to look white, in a racist society, and to have to endure poverty common place in the black community. One that the other side of the color line would not venture to look at. The situation he grew up in was enough for one to fail, and just goes to prove that human endurance can conquer many obstacles. If his experience is not a drop of water to touch another persons soul, then that person does not have one. I will pass this book on as another ripple in the ocean of humanity.Book Review: Life on the Color Line
Summary: 5 Stars
If any person has ever doubted whether racism has existed in America this book should convince them that it has, as seen through the innocence of a young boy and his brother. Imagine growing up believing you are "white" with its accompanying acceptance at all levels of society. Now imagine that you discover that you are really "black" and will forever be judged by your "blackness" first and foremost, no matter what you achieve in your life. Add to this identity problem a mother that deserts her sons at the tender ages of 8 and 9 at the same time they are placed in their alcoholic father's black community. A burden for their father, not black enough for their environment and rejected by the white community they find love and a home with an amazing black woman, Miss Dora. This book has forever inspired me to believe in the value of each child and discourage racist attitudes wherever I encounter them.Book Review: Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
A great book that gets more profound and complex with repeated readings. Tragic and moving, it brims with irony, pain, and sensitivity. Should be required reading for adolescents and young adults.Book Review: Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
A great book that gets more profound and complex with repeated readings. Tragic and moving, it brims with irony, pain, and sensitivity. Should be required reading for adolescents and young adults.Book Review: can't recommend it highly enough.....
Summary: 5 Stars
This book touched a deep chord in me and I would recommend it to anyone. People's realities are so different and we can never really be able to feel what it is to walk in another's shoes. Mr. Williams, though, in this remarkable book, gives us the opportunity to experience some of what it is like to be someone other than yourself and to understand how your life can change, depending on how people perceive you. One reason this book touched me is that I have had a similar life experience and have lived too some of what Mr. Williams details in his book. He articulates it beautifully. I think this book should be requred reading for anyone hoping to bridge racial divides and begin to understand and really SEE each other. Thank you, Mr. Williams, for sharing your story.