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It is difficult to process the drinking from a firehose which is this book. I was able to enjoy the cold swallow which was the poetry and beauty of the writing and it’s lyric, but the rest was a blast to the face of deep pain, and guilt of being one of “those that think they are white”, a dreamer who has benefited from the loaded dice of fate when confronted with a clear view of those that this benefit was built upon.
Thinking midway through the book that I’d love to meet the author as he must b ...more
Thinking midway through the book that I’d love to meet the author as he must b ...more

Sad and profound. I couldn't put this down.
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Some of this was as harsh as the treatment people on the 'wrong' end of the social/financial/racial...ladder receive. I try to live in the day and treat all as equals. Sometimes I don't even succeed with the people in my inner circle of loved ones. I need to be really present to align my actions and words with my intentions and values. Keep putting my oar in the water.
This man is a powerful writer and a family man with integrity. I admire and respect him. I don't know too many like him.
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This man is a powerful writer and a family man with integrity. I admire and respect him. I don't know too many like him.
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Jul 03, 2017
Stacy
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Nov 19, 2015
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Devin
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Jun 12, 2020
Suzanne
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it was amazing
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Oct 07, 2019
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