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White Man's Justice, Black Man's Grief
Goines' classic novel of prison life, it has been called "one of the most revealing books ever written about prison life and bigotry built into our system." This is the story of Chester Hines, who thought he was the baddest man to come down the street. Behind prison walls he was nothing more than fresh meat.
Mass Market Paperbound, 239 pages
Published
May 31st 2007
by Holloway House Publishing Company
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My older sister seemed to have enjoyed reading books by Donald Goines. Having already read two of his books, I thought it would be nice to read another one. This time around I picked up this book out of my interest to the justice system and crime, and the cover portrayed a man in jail. I have been doing some research about the law enforcement in the United States for my senior exit project, and I though this would allow me to see how some people perceived it. The other books I have read by Goine...more
Fiction A-Z Book 'G': White Man's Justice, Black Man's Grief by Donald Goines
I chose this one because Goines was one of the most asked-for authors when I worked at Media Play in Southfield, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
This was a good, fast-moving prison story packed full of realism and solidly-written main characters. You can tell that Goines had experience with the system. My only complaint about the book is that there are a number of times where it v...more
I chose this one because Goines was one of the most asked-for authors when I worked at Media Play in Southfield, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
This was a good, fast-moving prison story packed full of realism and solidly-written main characters. You can tell that Goines had experience with the system. My only complaint about the book is that there are a number of times where it v...more
This is a compelling read. Donald Goines' personal political views on the bail-bond system are apparent throughout book. The preface alone let's you know exactly how he feels. He does acknowledge the racism involved in the system but he also acknowledges that the system also preys on poor people regardless of their ethnic background or skin color.
Another classic from Donald Goines. Pretty realistic, sad story. I was hooked by the book's title, that's why I picked it up to read. Definitely another great in the uran fiction genre.
I read this book when I was younger and thought it was the best thing since sliced bread, ifyou are into these books... great twist at the end.
The injustices of society have always been a rude awakening. This book is superb, by far, exceeded my expectations.
this seems like a good book to read.the title really makes me wonder what its gonna be about
A book about the goings on in and the hypocrisy of the system.
Goins probably at his absolutely very best.
the 1st book i read about prison life. which actually seem realistic. very sad and messed up story. but very good read. by far a classic
So explicit and graphic, i loved every page!!!
Great title. Decent prison yarn.
Excellent Book,
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