Black Like Me
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin is a reissue published by Penguin on May 6, 2003. This 208-page book presents a firsthand account of Griffin’s experiences as he navigates the segregated Deep South of the 1950s. By using medication to darken his skin, Griffin transforms from a privileged white man into an unemployed black man, exploring the harsh realities of racial discrimination and social injustice during this tumultuous period in American history.
Readers will find a profound exploration of race and humanity as Griffin documents his journey through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. This work delves into the complexities of identity and the stark contrasts between the lives of white and black Americans. With its focus on social science and civil rights, Black Like Me serves as a significant reflection on the enduring issues of discrimination and the human experience, making it a noteworthy addition to discussions surrounding race relations in America.
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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.”—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.
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