Book: Paperback | 5.35 x 7.95in | 304 pages | ISBN 9780452275331 | 01 Feb 1996 | Plume | 18 - AND UP
"A stunning journey to the heart of the racial dilemma in this country. Everyone will be enriched by reading the unforgettable tale.
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
Los Angeles Times Book Prize
Friends of American Writers Award: Nominee
Melcher Book Award: Nominee
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