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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir | 
| Author: Clarence Thomas
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Rating:  314 reviews
Sales Rank: 10371
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 006056556X
Dewey Decimal Number: 347.732634
EAN: 9780060565565
Publication Date: October 1, 2008
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Product Description
Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words. Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he holds dear, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome, including the acrimonious and polarizing Senate hearing involving a former aide, Anita Hill, and the depression and despair it created in his own life and the lives of those closest to him. In this candid and deeply moving memoir, a quintessential American tale of hardship and grit, Clarence Thomas recounts his astonishing journey for the first time.
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 Clarence Thomas - My Grandfather's Son January 7, 2009
I've never read a book so quickly as I read this one. Many emotions even for the reader. Thomas reveals feelings most of us hide. He also names names in government revealing truth unlike I have ever read before. Thomas and integrity go hand in hand and he shines a light for African Americans.
 Fascinating Autobiography January 4, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I rarely read autobiographies, especially of recent or current figures under the assumption history has not had time to judge the value of the person. I made an exception for Clarence Thomas and I am quite glad I did. The story of his life is fascinating and educational. His upbringing in the segregation of Savannah to his time in college and law school to the early parts of his career in Missouri are fascinating. Justic Thomas' insight into his views of the world and how they were formed add to the book and provide a rare insight into a person who sits on our highest court.
His later career, and the expression of opinions and views different from prevailing wisdom is especially interesting at this time when prevailing wisdom may threaten those with dissenting views. In some cases he may be right and in some he may be wrong, but the courage with which he approaches and maintains his views in this book and in his actions as head of the EEOC, as a judge and as a justice have built my respect for him. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who disagree with some of Justice Thomas' decisions.
 Not at all what I expected December 27, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not at alll what I expected. I felt he dealt too much on the racial profiling. I never bother to care regarding someone's color or culture; but this book was too obvious.
My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas December 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was given as a gift and the recipent said it was truly a wonderful book.
Prompt delivery December 16, 2008
This book arrived first of the four I had ordered. A very prompt and speedy delivery.
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