Overall rating and opinion of "Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream" by Dr Frank L Douglas.

[BlaqkViolette]

I've not read this book yet, but reading everyone's comments regarding the author and also the subject matter has definitely enticed me to put it on my to read list! Although, hearing about some of the grammatical and formatting issues is a little off putting, it seems the story itself is worth dealing with all the errors.

[Susmita Biswas]

This book is like an inspection. Real-life experiences teach us the most important lessons of life. That's why this is inspiration for everyone. I like to read this kind of books. This book deserves 4 out of 4 stars.

[Agnes Masobeng]

I'll definitely reccommend this book (especially the south africans: they suffer alot from racial discrimination.) as it still relevant even today.

[ObsessedBookNerd]

I am not a fan of reading memoirs. I also don't like to read about racial discrimination. It doesn't seem like the type of book that I would enjoy reading so I will pass on reading the whole story.

[Daniel_]

What is your overall opinion of the book? What do you like most about it? What do you like least? Will you recommend the book to other people? Why or why not?

I will recommend this book to everyone as I believe we can all learn from Frank's bravery. Even to those who can't be affected by racial discrimination by a virtue of colour. We all will be faced with situations that will required our bravery.

[Niv123]

This one is what the world still needs to hear today! It's the 21st century and Literature that uplifts the downtrodden is a necessity in the world that is dominated by one class of people.

[Niv123]

Literature is meant to transform minds and be the voice of the voiceless or the silenced. This book seems to do just that.

[Oyedeji Okikioluwa]

Racial discrimination is really something bad happening all over the word, but the author taking strength of inspirations from it is awesome. I will recommend this book to everyone.

[ChainsawCat]

I am finally actually downloading this book, after reading so many of your positive reviews! It's been on my to-read shelf for awhile.

[N_R]

It is always a good book to read if there are stories of extreme challenges but also rejoicing and overcoming the odds.

[Nathan Berner]

It reminds me of themes that are explored in Jane Elliot's grade 3 classroom. She is a very passionate anti-racism activist who not only speaks about racial discrimination in the classroom, but demonstrates it in a social experiment activity. She re-enacts Jim Crow era segregation in the classroom by the basis of eye colour. One of the major themes in the social experiment is basic empathy. The students grasp a better understanding of discrimination when they experience it first hand.

[ccundall2130]

This book was phenomenal. Racism is just one of many forms of hatred that originate within. Those subjected to this hatred could easily take a dark path. Dr. Frank Douglas could have taken a dark path. Instead, he rose high above it and chose to share his story. What an amazing life he has already lived. Strong kudos to the single mom that helped him find his path. As a single mom of two teenagers, it takes tremendous effort to keep going and keep them on a positive path. This book is a must read for any person.

[aolayide]

I strongly recommend this memoir. For those of us that have experienced racial discrimination at some point, this book represents our voice.

[supernatural143]

I would have loved to read this book, but it is not free. Racial discrimination is still a problem in society. I have not personally experienced this, though.

As for my rating for this book, I will read the whole story first. After reading, I will go back to this topic and fix my final rating.

[Niv123]

This book was wonderful and I loved the title as well. It captivated me from start to finish!