In 1955 the killers of Emmett Till; a black Mississippi youth; were acquitted because they were white. Forty years later; despite the strong DNA evidence against him; accused murderer O. J. Simpson went free after his attorney portrayed him as a victim of racism. The age of white supremacy has given way to an age of white guilt—and neither has been good for African Americans.Through articulate analysis and engrossing recollections; acclaimed race relations scholar Shelby Steele sounds a powerful call for a new culture of personal responsibility.
#2803 in Books Regan Books 2003-08-14 2003-08-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .58 x 5.31l; .49 #File Name: 0060559713244 pagesRegan Books
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Terrific book!By JSCatherineI had not heard about this story or the book prior to the Tony awards. I was so excited to find it available on . The story is so uplifting and interesting. It is really well written. I really appreciated how the author realized that with all of the names / people in the book that just using names after the people were introduced would not be helpful to the readers. I am thinking about ordering another copy to keep so I can share one and save one.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Heartfelt memories of 9/11By rain loverA story to make the reader laugh and cry; all while feeling so amazed and awed at what took place in a small town I had never heard of; but of which I will never forget! Thank you Jim DeFede for taking this reader back to that fateful day and reminding me of where I was; and how I also felt such pride to be an American and wished that Patriotism would last forever in all of our lives.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. HOMETOWNBy Mary Ann WaiteReminded me of small town we lived in; unlocked doors; friendly people; but nothing on the scale of folks in Gander or other Newfie towns.I'd recommend this book to many; but especially to my brother Gerald; retired English prof; lived and taught most of his life in small suburb near Marquette; in Michigan's upper peninsula. They call themselves Yoopers which seems a lot like Newfies.
