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Do people find it offensive that he darkened his skin that way?

Bridget's Quiet Corner No. Not at all. He did it to see what we as black people dealt with during that time. It's not like he was doing black face to be a racist butt hole. …moreNo. Not at all. He did it to see what we as black people dealt with during that time. It's not like he was doing black face to be a racist butt hole. Because I personally understand why he did it, it doesn't bother me at all. Have you read the book? He gives explanation as to why he was doing it. They may have then, even some now, but many with some level of common sense and critical thinking would understand it, especially once they have read the book.(less)

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Can you please give some synopsis of the book?

Dennis_a John Griffin took the level of "walking in my moccasins' literally. He decided to, technology at that time 1960's, darken his skin to pass a black man…moreJohn Griffin took the level of "walking in my moccasins' literally. He decided to, technology at that time 1960's, darken his skin to pass a black man in America and feel first hand the racism, the hate, the segregation a black person might experience just because of the color of their skin and race. He went to New Orleans, La and shared his experiences. I'm not finished with the book but he goes to other southern states and shares those experiences. (less)

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is there anyquotes in this book about listining?