THE HISTORY-MAKING CLASSIC ABOUT CROSSING THE COLOR LINE IN AMERICA'S SEGREGATED SOUTH“One of the deepest; most penetrating documents yet set down on the racial question.â€â€”Atlanta Journal Constitution In the Deep South of the 1950’s; a color line was etched in blood across Louisiana; Mississippi; Alabama; and Georgia. Journalist John Howard Griffin decided to cross that line. Using medication that darkened his skin to deep brown; he exchanged his privileged life as a Southern white man for the disenfranchised world of an unemployed black man. What happened to John Howard Griffin—from the outside and within himself—as he made his way through the segregated Deep South is recorded in this searing work of nonfiction. His audacious; still chillingly relevant eyewitness history is a work about race and humanity every American must read. With an Epilogue by the author and an Afterword by Robert Bonazzi
#9247 in Books Donald T Phillips 1993-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .57 x 5.13l; .40 #File Name: 0446394599188 pagesLincoln on Leadership Executive Strategies for Tough Times
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. What makes a great leader - the 1st examination of Lincoln; in an easy to read; short book !By TheCoastiesThis is a book used by our homeschool group for The Business of English. Very interesting read with inspirational and encouraging biographical notes on a man who by all appearances never seemed destined for greatness. Read this with your struggling teen :)5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Lincoln on Leadership-A Great Way to Learn about Lincoln's Management TheoriesBy Bboop41I am reviewing this product to assist other consumers in making informed choices in what they buy. I am providing my honest opinion for others. Honesty is stressed for reviewers. Both positive and negative reviews are encouraged. There is no compensation or repercussions that bias my opinion. If my review was helpful; please click the Helpful button.How I rate items:1 Star: (I hate it!!!): I would NOT recommend.2 Stars: (I don’t like it): But; the product has some slight redeeming quality.3 Stars: (It’s O.K.): Others may like it more than I do.4 Stars: (I like it): Good product; but it may have some minor issues.5 Stars: (I love it!!!): Perfect item and I will recommend it.I have had this book for years. But; I am working on my reviews and thought I would put one our for this book. I have probably read this book; at least; three times. I have used references from this book many times more than this during graduate school. Phillips does a great job breaking down Lincoln's MWA (Managing while Walking Around) theory. Lincoln felt that the best way to "manage" people was in the midst of them. You cannot know what your staff is doing unless you can see what they are doing; speak with them at their level and be where they are. I use this in my own management. I would recommend this book and have done so many; many times. The book is also short enough to be an easy-read; while educational in it's theories.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. OK but not something that is going to turn you into a great leaderBy CustomerThis book was definitely interesting. However; if you're looking to invest your time and money reading it there's an important question you have to ask "Why am I reading this?" If you're reading this to be entertained; then by all means go for it. The stories about Lincoln are some I've never heard; are simple to understand and give you a great perspective on Lincoln's life that I haven't found anywhere else; including Speilburg's movie.However; the compare contrast model that he used was a little disconnected. The stories of Lincoln and the way he reviewed them afterwards were very patchy. It felt like being in Sunday school; listening to a Bible story and then hearing the pastor relate the parable to something we experience in the real world. I feel like you can use anything as an analogy; but when it comes to relating what Lincoln did in the war to what we experience on a daily basis; I just didn't feel it.
