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: Amazing American Story
Summary: 5 Stars
His is an amazing and inspirational story. What a life of suffering and strength. He is surprisingly humble and he has endured much in his service to the country. This should be on highschool and college reading lists because in this memoir we find a truly American tale. He is the type of hero that our youths must study.It is a beautiful story of the perseverence and faith that is fundamental to the goodness of our country. Book Review: Truly Inspirational
Summary: 5 Stars
I was completely riveted by Justice Thomas' story. Poignant without self pity, this is a story that could only happen in America, including both the good things (poor boy from Pinpoint goes on be a Supreme Court Justice), as well as the bad (the establishment fears the damage a self made Black man could do and sets out to destroy him). In the end, Justice Thomas comes through it all and shows that hard work, perseverance, and faith carry their own rewards.
This book will be required reading for all of my kids, period.
Book Review: Very inspiring
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot say enough. Judge Thomas has a inspiring story of overcoming obstacles (both external and within) to become probably the best 'thinking' conservative judge on the supreme court today. This book also gives you a compelling and different view than we have been told in the mainstream media in regards to the Anita Hill controversy. A definite thumbs up!Book Review: An Honest Man
Summary: 4 Stars
This book might have an unintended consequence of feeding stereo-typing. Justice Thomas endured what we might think is SOP for poor black men with the difference that he worked his way out of them. The book is a very honest treatment of his life, especially the confirmation hearings. For example, he logs that Anita Hill did in fact pass a lie detector test. He treats Ms. Hill a lot nicer than I would have treated her if I had lived through her accusations. What a great story. What many of us consider typical (and the research seems to reinforce)Justice Thomas survives. His abandonment by his biological father and his own stereo-typical mistakes are all chronicled. He admits his mistakes, learns from them, and moves on a giant of a man. I would like to spend a little time in the presence of this new hero of mine. I strongly recommend the book. I am not offering it for resale and I will share it with other people I care about before I set it on my own book shelf. The book has a nice flow, is an easy read, and is of the type that you always are looking to get back to it. Book Review: A story of courageous struggle to ultimate success
Summary: 5 Stars
In simple language Judge Thomas shatters stereotypes left, right and black. If you can't understand why he would break out of the mold and oppose various special government programs designed to help his race, this book will provide that understanding from someone who has been there done that.