Review of Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream

[Osakwe Favour]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream" by Dr Frank L Douglas.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The amazing life of Dr. Frank L. Douglas is revealed in Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream. He shares with us, in moving detail, the hardships and victories he went through as a young child from a low-income family. Even though he faced many difficult challenges in his early years, his unrelenting perseverance helped him achieve remarkable success.
 
Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream is a 267-page book written by Dr. Frank L. Douglas. Dr. Frank L. Douglas recounts his life narrative in this book, describing how he overcame adversity at a young age to become a powerful person. He was a young man who wanted to achieve in life, but because of his upbringing—which included living in poverty and having a dysfunctional father—he felt that his dreams would never materialise. But when his beloved uncle, Willie, promised to cover the cost of his high school tuition, he was in luck. Following graduation, he is employed as a teacher at the school due to his exceptional score in the Senior Cambridge Examination. Read the book to learn more about his adventures and his continuous rise to success.

I was attracted by this intimate insight into a life that differed from mine, a life that would otherwise go unexplored. This interactive encounter demonstrated the enormous potential that reading offers by enabling us to cross barriers and dive into the subtleties of other people's lives. These interactions with strange stories help us broaden our perspectives and develop compassion and empathy for people who live in quite different worlds from our own. Here, too, the writer's memoirs reveal an aspect of his voyage that is both unexpected and illuminating. His early attempt to enter the teaching profession is revealed, which shocks people by challenging stereotypes and going against social norms. It is a striking illustration of both the human spirit's resiliency and the transformational potential of knowledge.
 
I found nothing concerning in this book. It is equally inspiring and motivating. It's amazing. As such, I give it five out of five stars. The author accomplished great things and led a perfect life. I was disappointed, though, when he had to give up his religion since he was having difficulties. That is, however, reasonable. This book was edited perfectly. 
 
Anyone who enjoys reading the autobiographies of people who went from poverty to grace should definitely check it out. This book will make you happy; therefore, I also suggest it to readers who enjoy memoirs and who hope to see racism eradicated in nations where it is still practiced. 

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Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream
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[Chidinma Dijeh]

The book is an excellent reminder that with hard work and self-control, one can overcome any adversity.