Almost Hereditary: A White Southerners Journey Out of Racism
RM 40.99
ISBN:
9780692277706
Categories:
Family & Health
File Size
6.26 MB
Format
epub
Language
English
Release Year
2015
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Author
Bill DrakeSynopsis
Almost Hereditary is one persons story of overcoming the racism that was passed down in his family from generation to generation. It is a story of transformation that offers hope to others who want to see less prejudice in the world around them. As well as sharing the history of his family and his own journey, the author addresses causes of prejudice and offers specific steps to overcome prejudice in oneself and society. The book includes excerpts from diaries of the authors great-great-grandmother, a slave owner, quotes from slaves stories, and photographs. Advice for student groups that want to diminish prejudice on high school and college campuses and discussion questions for classes and book clubs are included.