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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
 

My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir

by Clarence Thomas

Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words.

Thomas was born in rural Georgia on June 23, 1948, into a life marked by poverty and hunger. His parents divorced when Thomas was still a baby, and his father moved north... (read more)

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Joshua
  • Rated 4 stars

“As most, I remember Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearings well. It was an eye opening process to watch on TV, and I always wondered, "what is going through this man's mind."? I found this book to be a fascinating and at times deeply personal story of a poor black man from the deep south, and his journey to the highest court. Regardless if you have Liberal or Conservative views -- this book paints a picture of race relations in America that is very thought provoking and challenging.”

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  • Rated 4.121622 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
  

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  • Monika R

    monika r said:

    “Well worth reading.”

    posted Thursday, July 3 2008
  • janice a

    janice a said:

    “this book gave me a different side to him”

    posted Thursday, March 27 2008
  • Diane Moody

    diane moody said:

    “What a relief to finally hear the story of this great man's life - from HIM!! Absolutely fascinating! Quite a different "image" than the one the media has SOLD us all these years. One of the best memoirs I've read in a long time.”

    posted Sunday, December 30 2007
  • FatherOfHollywood

    fatherofhollywood said:

    “Whether you hate him or love him, it is a darn good read about a how a poor child made it to one of the peaks in government. Like most people, he has moments that don't make him proud. These make up the tapestry of a person's life. As a memoir, it succeeds in giving you a feel for how he has developed into the man he is. It is also refreshing to hear his side of the story about Ms. Hill without the bias of the media.

    Every child, no matter what race, should be made to read this book. It would show them that life is tough and unfair but still you can persevere. This is so lacking in todays victimology society.”

    posted Thursday, October 18 2007
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