My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir by Clarence Thomas Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
Book Review: My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book!! Reinforced my opinion of the character of Justice Thomas, was very enlightening and full of true life lessons.
Great book.
Book Review: Slack
Summary: 5 Stars
Its extremely instructive to look back at what it was like growing up black in the South during the 50's & 60's. When Thomas seems at times to be distant or insular, its only fair to cut him some slack and respect the incredible work ethic and drive which has brought him to his current position.Book Review: Thought-provoking
Summary: 4 Stars
Interesting, thought-provoking read. Gives you insight into what forms a supreme court justice's values and opinions.Book Review: A powerful and inspiring story
Summary: 5 Stars
Clarence Thomas is someone that I have admired since I first became aware of him in the early 1990s. As soon as this autobiography appeared, I knew I had to read it. Now that I have done so, I think it needs to be read by anyone and everyone. It offers an inspirational road map to achievement, and devastates the notion that Blacks may advance only with a hand-up from the Democrat party.
As should be obvious from the title, My Grandfather's Son is a paean to Thomas's grandfather, Myers Anderson. "Daddy" as Thomas called him, was one of those honest, religious, tough as boot-leather men who used to proliferate in America. He taught Thomas the value of work--hard work--faith, an education, honesty, and self-respect. In the past, such men helped shape and mold future Supreme Court justices. Today, they'd probably be hauled before child protective services.
Equally riveting is Thomas's description of his bruising battle to a seat on the Supreme Court. Thomas is effusive in his praise of those who provided moral, political, and spiritual support for him during this protracted fight, John Danforth in particular. He also pulls no punches when it comes to identifying the frauds and slanderers who attempted to destroy him. Joe Biden, Howard Metzenbaum, and (not surprisingly) Anita Hill end up appearing positively villainous along with the entire spectrum of pressure groups on the political left.
By the end of My Grandfather's Son, it becomes very obvious that the political left did more to destroy this talented Black man than the KKK ever could have. It leaves one wondering how many others the left has beaten down and demoralized to the point that they just gave up. As Thomas's mother, Leola, is quoted as saying in the aftermath of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings: "I ain't never votin' fo' another Democrat as long as I can draw breath. I'd vote for a dog first." If more Blacks came to that realization, it would be to the benefit of the entire country.
Book Review: Excellent autobiography - must read for every thinking American
Summary: 5 Stars
This was one of the best autobiographies ever written. This is a must read for every thinking American. You will see the greatness of the man, what he overcame, and the forces of evil lined up against him and against what is good and right in this country.