“The story begins in the 1980's in Virginia, when an 8 year old boy (Clifton Carlson) sees two white police officers beat his father to death when they stop him in a routine traffic stop. Clifton's father is black and his mother is white. Clifton is a "gray baby" and endures all the prejudices that a mixed marriage brings upon a child in the 80's of a mixed marriage. Clifton struggles to find his identity as the story speeds forward from 8 years old to the age of 16. He becomes friends with an elderly white man, Swamper. They become friends as they try to uncover an odd mystery. Clifton will learn valuable lessons as he matures into manhood, and Swamper, who has always been set in his ways, will realize you are never too old to change.”
Ann D wrote this review Tuesday, November 23, 2010.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No