No Free Ride

by Kweisi Mfume

From a life of poverty and crime to influential political leadership, this is the inspiring story of Kweisi Mfume, revered African American congressman and newly appointed president of the N.A.A.C.P. From his days of growing up on the gritty streets of west Baltimore to his role as one of the most respected and influential leaders in the U.S., Mfume's is a story that transcends the issues of race and class and bridges the chasm between despair and hope in America. Simultaneous hardcover release from One World/Ballantine. 2 cassettes.

Genres: Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published August 20, 1996

Reviews

[Frederick Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

All that I can say is that I really enjoyed reading this book. Much of what he went through as a kid reminds me of myself. Very well written.

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent book. A triumph of tenacity over ingrained social disadvantage. Recommended.