Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Bla
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Intended Audience
- Adult
- Inscribed
- NO
- ISBN
- 9780452275331
- Book Title
- Life on the Color Line : the True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 1996
- Format
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Ethnic Studies / General, Personal Memoirs, Anthropology / Physical, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
- Item Weight
- 9.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0452275334
ISBN-13
9780452275331
eBay Product ID (ePID)
961773
Product Key Features
Book Title
Life on the Color Line : the True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Topic
Ethnic Studies / General, Personal Memoirs, Anthropology / Physical, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize " Affecting and absorbing."-- Publishers Weekly "A moving story of growing up on both sides of the nation's racial thicket... A powerful tale of a young man's struggle on the cusp of the nation's racial conflicts and confusions."-- Booklist "A triumph of storytelling as well as a triumph of spirit."-- Alex Kotlowitz, award-winning author of There Are No Children Here "Heartbreaking and uplifting... a searing book about race and prejudice in America... brims with insights that only someone who has lived on both sides of the racial divide could gain."-- Cleveland Plain Dealer
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
305.8/96073
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Chapter 1 The Open House Cafe Chapter 2 The Midas Touch Chapter 3 "Captain of My Soul" Chapter 4 Rooster Chapter 5 Learning How to Be Niggers Chapter 6 Bob and Weave Chapter 7 "Saved" Chapter 8 Hustling Chapter 9 Politics and Race Chapter 10 The Color Line Chapter 11 Accept the Things I Cannot Change Chapter 12 Choices Chapter 13 Go for It! Chapter 14 Big Shoulders Chapter 15 Persistence Chapter 16 Teammates Chapter 17 "Born in the Wilderness and Suckled by a Boar" Chapter 18 State of Indiana v. Gregory H. Williams Chapter 19 Mike: Like a Moth to Flames Chapter 20 Tottering Kingdoms and Crumbling Empires Chapter 21 Your Truly Mother
Synopsis
"Heartbreaking and uplifting... a searing book about race and prejudice in America... brims with insights that only someone who has lived on both sides of the racial divide could gain."-- Cleveland Plain Dealer "A triumph of storytelling as well as a triumph of spirit."--Alex Kotlowitz, award-winning author of There Are No Children Here As a child in 1950s segregated Virginia, Gregory Howard Williams grew up believing he was white. But when the family business failed and his parents' marriage fell apart, Williams discovered that his dark-skinned father, who had been passing as Italian-American, was half black. The family split up, and Greg, his younger brother, and their father moved to Muncie, Indiana, where the young boys learned the truth about their heritage. Overnight, Greg Williams became black. In this extraordinary and powerful memoir, Williams recounts his remarkable journey along the color line and illuminates the contrasts between the black and white worlds: one of privilege, opportunity and comfort, the other of deprivation, repression, and struggle. He tells of the hostility and prejudice he encountered all too often, from both blacks and whites, and the surprising moments of encouragement and acceptance he found from each. Life on the Color Line is a uniquely important book. It is a wonderfully inspiring testament of purpose, perseverance, and human triumph. Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize "A triumph of storytelling as well as a triumph of spirit."-- Alex Kotlowitz, award-winning author of There Are No Children Here As a child in 1950s segregated Virginia, Gregory Howard Williams grew up believing he was white. But when the family business failed and his parents' marriage fell apart, Williams discovered that his dark-skinned father, who had been passing as Italian-American, was half black. The family split up, and Greg, his younger brother, and their father moved to Muncie, Indiana, where the young boys learned the truth about their heritage. Overnight, Greg Williams became black. In this extraordinary and powerful memoir, Williams recounts his remarkable journey along the color line and illuminates the contrasts between the black and white worlds: one of privilege, opportunity and comfort, the other of deprivation, repression, and struggle. He tells of the hostility and prejudice he encountered all too often, from both blacks and whites, and the surprising moments of encouragement and acceptance he found from each. Life on the Color Line is a uniquely important book. It is a wonderfully inspiring testament of purpose, perseverance, and human triumph. "Heartbreaking and uplifting... a searing book about race and prejudice in America... brims with insights that only someone who has lived on both sides of the racial divide could gain."-- Cleveland Plain Dealer
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- 8***3 (704)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseListing said "with charm" but no charm included but I'm okay with that; the book is in Very Good condition as stated in listing; no damage to pages nor markings on pages; well packaged for its protection from mailing damage; received earlier than expected; good Seller; would buy from again. Want to note that a separate package came from this Seller with a different book inside that I did not order nor was I charged for it. I tried to contact the seller, but there is no way to do so.
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- Jul 02, 2022
awesome book, still relevant
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: doubl36
- Mar 21, 2017
An excellent & compelling story. I gave this to my granddaughter & she loved it too
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- Jan 18, 2017
The reality of the racial divide.
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- r***7 (815)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFantastic Seller. Fast delivery and Expertly packed to ensure the item is safe. Great Communication when asking a question and always polite and to the point. Item received is exactly what was described. Fair price charged and cost was not over the top. So very, very pleased with this Seller I will rate them No.1 and made the experience of buying on EBay a VERY HAPPY one. Thank you so much.Motocross (Action Sports) by (#126762130007)
- c***c (489)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook was as described (condition - very good) and received in a timely manner. Happy with the price/deal! Seller provided good communications and tracking number. Packaging could have been better; 3 hardback books shipped in plastic bag mailer that arrived with a good-sized tear in it. Thankfully none of the books were damaged or lost. Will certainly consider future purchases from this seller!The Enemy Within by Bond, Larry, Larkin, Patrick (#306128993957)
- 8***3 (704)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseListing said "with charm" but no charm included but I'm okay with that; the book is in Very Good condition as stated in listing; no damage to pages nor markings on pages; well packaged for its protection from mailing damage; received earlier than expected; good Seller; would buy from again. Want to note that a separate package came from this Seller with a different book inside that I did not order nor was I charged for it. I tried to contact the seller, but there is no way to do so.