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gracemaxwell4's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.5
theag7's review against another edition
5.0
Put boringly, such a candid and powerful look at civil rights during the late '50s and early '60s. It amazes me how swiftly Griffin jumped into an alternate life (and perspective) as a black man, and also how he adapted and adopted the values of the then-segregated and too-frequently dehumanized (meaning, at all) blacks. His insights are potent, and I think they remain instructive and helpful today.
jennrocca's review against another edition
5.0
Awe inspiring view of racism in the south. Shockingly recent. The edition I read had an epilogue written in the mid 70's which gave great perspective on what happened in the world of civil rights during the late 60's and early 70's.
frankiepooh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
sheilareads_'s review against another edition
This book was assigned for my history class. Later in the semester I did a presentation on it for my literature class. I enjoyed the book and Griffin’s mission to understand/ combat racism. As well as his endeavor to exposed the evils of white supremacy/ Jim Crow legislation and racist rhetoric. There were a lot of beautiful moments and also a lot of tragic ones. A book everyone should read before they die!
cielbear's review against another edition
3.0
I feel some type of way about it, but I'm not sure if I can explain/review this book.
vonfletchington's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
lsparrow's review
4.0
In the current times Griffin's approach at best seems paternalistic. And even Griffin himself would be the first to state that what should get front and centre is the voice of the black person rather than his own. I particularly enjoyed the epilogue which was written over a decade later and has much relevance to discussions today. Even for the parts where I disagreed I found this book made me think and question things - including my own thinking.