Featured Official Review: Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream [July 2019 Book of the Month]
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Through his deeply personal and honest accounts, Dr. Douglas shares the defining moments of his life that shaped his worldview, values, and beliefs. He discusses the challenges he faced as a black man in a white-dominated world, including the racism he encountered in his professional and personal life.
However, despite the obstacles he faced, Dr. Douglas remained resilient and determined to achieve his dreams. His story is a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and faith.
What makes this book truly special is Dr. Douglas's ability to weave together his personal experiences with universal themes of identity, race, class, and culture. His words are insightful, inspiring, and thought-provoking.
Overall, Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream is a must-read for anyone interested in personal growth, overcoming adversity, and understanding the complexities of race and identity in America. Dr. Douglas's story is a reminder that we all have the power to create our own destiny, no matter our circumstances.
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Rafaella Michailidou wrote: ↑19 Jan 2019, 08:03 It's horrible how racism is still a thing nowadays. More people should read books like this one to realize how hard is life for some people for no particular reason. This book is a great example of how people still judge people by the color of their skin. I'm not an African American and still, I think this treatment is unfair, all people are equal, the sooner everyone realizes that the better. Thank you for your review, I'm glad there're books like that in the world.
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I agree with Rafaella. It's terrible that racism is still prevalent in the world today. 2024! I am African American and the distinction between the book and real life is not too far off. That's said to say based on the fact the book takes place in the 1960s and I am living in 2024, the same issues exist. This review was so well put and I am so glad that there are readers out there who make themselves aware of different ways of living, regardless of race, gender, age, and so forth.Rafaella Michailidou wrote: ↑19 Jan 2019, 08:03 It's horrible how racism is still a thing nowadays. More people should read books like this one to realize how hard is life for some people for no particular reason. This book is a great example of how people still judge people by the color of their skin. I'm not an African American and still, I think this treatment is unfair, all people are equal, the sooner everyone realizes that the better. Thank you for your review, I'm glad there're books like that in the world.
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Very well put! I could not agree with you more and I was drawn to the book for the same reason. I just said in my previous posts that I was glad that there are readers out there who make themselves socially aware of the world outside of what they know. Yes, they may never understand, but I think the first step is gaining awareness. It's weird that I'm saying this about a book that was set in the 1960s, but these are the issues that we are still facing to this day.Ochieng Omuodo wrote: ↑15 Apr 2023, 03:41 You mean 'He does NOT tiptoe around major issues...’, right? Anyway, it's an interesting review. You mention the inclusion of technical details, which is something I was worried about, but I'm drawn to the book by the coverage of institutionalised racism.