The Path of My Pilgrimage: The Autobiography of Marshall Brent Bass

by Marshall B. Bass, William H. Turner (Primary Contributor)

The Path of My The Autobiography of Marshall Brent Bass [hardcover] Bass, Marshall B.,Turner, William H. [Oct 30, 2003]

296 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Bebzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read. Author Marshall Bass grew up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, my hometown. His baby sister, Dr. Wilveria Bass Atkinson, took care of me and my younger brother during her summer vacations from school during the late 1940s. The time, place, and people in this story obviously made it a quite enjoyable book for me. However, the real joy of reading it lies in the inspiration, encouragement, and hope it imparts. For any group or community looking for ways to improve relationships between races, this book would be an excellent springboard. It tells the story of a time and culture that many people now living (black and white alike) do not remember or know anything about. Good relationships require empathy. Empathy requires a caring and understanding of other people’s history and of their current circumstances, beliefs, and core values. My hope is that I can spread the word to readers of all ages, races, and backgrounds about the powerful story this book tells. If you are a school teacher, please consider making this one of your reading recommendations for Black history month.