I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars. Clarence Thomas is a good writer. The book never gets boring. This is an account of his childhood up to the time of his confirmation on the Supreme court. I would have liked a few more chapters that described his life since going on the court, but I shouldn't get greedy.
read any good books lately?
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I don't really have anything to say about this post, because the only book that I have looked at in the past few months is my Physics book, and I am so ready not to have to look at it again.
I was just so excited that you finally put up another post, that I thought that I should leave a note. Maybe, I'll pick it up over Christmas break.
thanks, Julie. Yes, I have fallen victim to getting blog lazy. It's not that I don't have a million things I'd like to talk about, but I always seem to be away from my computer when I have my ideas!
I also am running another blog that I post on from time to time. It can be found from this one . . .
I am currently reading about 4 different books on youth ministry from Pastor Fred...and they're all good! :)
I want to read Thomas's book, but since you said it doesn't talk much about his Supreme Court experience, I might hold off. I would love to read a 1st hand account of what being on the Supreme Court is like.
The 2 most recent books I have read (non science fiction) are 1776 and The Real All Americans.
You can probably guess what 1776 is about. The Real All Americans is about the first College National Championship football game. Played between Carlisle and Army. FASCINATING look at the time and culture. It's not a political book at all.
I'll check out the real american's book.
Thomas' book was mostly about his upbringing. he reserved the last chapter of the book to cover the confirmation hearings, Anita Hill, et al.
But before that, he spoke of growing up poor in Savanah, his grandfather who raised him, etc. He was remarkably transparent, willing to point out his bad moments as well as his good. But what I liked, having read several contemporary autobiographical books over the years, is that it is well written. For example, I bought the book by Dennis Byrd, the NFL player who had been paralyzed and learned to walk. I also bought the book, "Color of a conservative" by J.C. Watts. Both of these men I admire. Both of their books were so dreadfully written I couldn't bear to finish them.
I'd also recommend "black Boy" by Richard Wright as it is from a similar time period and gives a view of growing up black in the south early in the last century.
Hey Mike,
I'm reading "Never Give In, The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill," by Stephen Mansfield. I'm enjoying it.
I like the looks of the book you recommend. I may check it out.
My brother sent me to your blog, very entertaining and good stuff. You have made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion. I only get on occasionally but always worth the look.
Blessings!
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