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: It's a Great Book from a Humble Man
Summary: 5 Stars
Please ignore negative reviews - most of these reviewers can't read anyhow. This is a great book by a fine man. It is a story of how he made his way and answered the call to serve in the US Supreme Court. Apparently the democrat party politburo is now training serial reviewers to denounce books from conservative authors. In addition to this Stalinist group's effort to disrupt Conservative talk radio via remedial seminar training and work instructions/marching orders, democrat activists are now engaged in the business of trying to discredit Justice Clarence Thomas' autobiography. It's a shame that the "party of diversity" has so little tolerence for differing viewpoints. It's sad to think that people are so unhappy with their own lives they have to attack and attempt to discredit the work of others.
Do you also think that Ann Coulter's and Mark Levin's books are horrible and very scary as well? Keep giving us those negative reviews - the more negative the review, the better the book. Thanks, you are helping me choose the best books.
Book Review: Remarkable Story to Read of Journey from Pinpoint, GA to U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Summary: 5 Stars
I like others totally enjoyed this remarkable read. If taken at face value, the value that the author states for writing it: to provide clear story of his life rather than let others take a shot at it, then this serves the vital function of providing history with such.
How can anyone decisively determine the accuracy of such? Especially the incident with Ms. Hill? Those on both sides will certainly try and argue their side. The invaluable contribution of this memoir is for history, he has stated here clearly and in some detail his side of the story for posterity. Quite honestly, I can find info in this memoir which both sides could utilize to support their case. I choose to for the moment at least take Thomas' side, sensing his honesty and openness to admit and detail his failures and shortcomings rather than hide them. Further, if the confirmation process in question here was as self-serving as he writes about it with its only goal in the self-destruction of this man's reputation for idealogical goals only, than that is truly one of the most despicable moments in our legislative history. I'm sure many American citizens agree that the media circus that such hearings have taken in the past only confirm the suspicions held that this is the case.
Truly touching in this recollection of a most interesting life of some hopes realized is this man's rise from broken family to self-sufficiency. The resolve of grandparents to raise from such a modest sustenance is inspirational and at the same time shameful on the part of white race and what has been done to the people of color.
Further shameful is the other side of racism which Thomas exposes, that of people of color doing in their own who try and think for themselves. Stephen Carter comes to mind here as well, as well as some friends of mine who have stated this same experience and concern in their lives.
Especially appreciative of Thomas' candor in exposing his fall from faith and return during his time of crisis.
I enjoy this read and recommend it highly for our country to read, ponder and discuss. It expresses a very neglected side of our country that needs to gain a wide hearing and fair shake, which I doubt it will from certain corners who do not care about truth anymore.
Book Review: Drop one star for length (short), but otherwise inspiring
Summary: 4 Stars
An easy read. Remarkable life story from rural poverty. Very inspiring. A very human guy, living Rev. ML King's dream of being judged by his character, not the color of his skin -- except for how liberal democrats, notably Sen. Biden treated him. I wished for more length, and how his life shaped his legal philosophy.Book Review: A MEMOIR
Summary: 5 Stars
My Grandfather's Son
How would you like to sit in a room with one of the most influential men of our times and just listen to him reminisce about his trials and tribulations of growing up as a black man in the Jim Crowe South. Maybe ask a question or two ,but mainly just listen. That's what My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas gives you. A rare insight into the life of a Supreme Court justice. Now if the other eight would just follow suit.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in modern day culture.
Gunner October, 2007
Book Review: An Honest Man's Story of Struggle, A Personal Story Well-Written
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a story of a man and his journey to the highest court in the land. In the telling of it, he is unabashed about his accomplishments without being self-aggrandizing, and he is honest in his portrayal of those who opposed him along the way. He identifies those in government who act exactly as we know many in government act; his portrayal of senators Biden and Metzenbaum is precisely like the reader knows these multifaceted (read "two faced") politicians are - and it makes delightful reading. He tells his side of the Anita Hill controversy with no punches about his feelings, but most effectively. His side is effective because he uses verifiable evidence supporting his claims (telephone logs of calls made to but mainly from her, the dubious backgrounds of those who support her story, and by pointing out that she claimed backing from reputable employees who served under Thomas who "evaporated" under scrutiny). I have not ever seen these points disputed, far less disproved. Surely, were there something there, these vicious critics of Thomas would not let them go unchallenged!
This is an autobiography. Thomas does not discuss his SCOTUS activities nor any particular agenda in judicial matters. He seems to studiously avoid such matters. Instead, it is a fascinating story of a man making his way in the world, and working through the particular set of problems that God alloted him. He did well in meeting the challenge.