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- 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 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...
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Summary. Thomas describes his life chronologically in My Grandfather's Son. The early parts of the book are dominated by the impact his grandfather had on him, while sections describing his adulthood up to his Supreme Court appointment focus on overcoming personal demons without describing too much about his career.
- Clarence Thomas
- 2007
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Brief summary. My Grandfather's Son is a powerful memoir by Clarence Thomas, the second African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. It tells the story of his upbringing, struggles with racism, and his journey to becoming a justice. Give Feedback.
Dec 1, 2007 · Fortified by the love of a remarkable wife, by pride in his own flourishing son, and by the memory of the man who made him, he seems to be on the cusp of happiness. It is as satisfying an ending as this brooding, courageous figure—one of the great public men of our time—can offer, at least so far, and no one who reads this singular memoir ...
One-Sentence Summary: Clarence Thomas’s memoir reflects on his tumultuous childhood, rise to the Supreme Court, and the controversial confirmation process he faced. Book Genre:
My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir by by Clarence Thomas. Genres: Nonfiction; hardcover: 304 pages; Publisher: Harper; ISBN-10: 0060565551; ISBN-13: 9780060565558
In 2007, Justice Thomas’ memoir, My Grandfather’s Son, was published and became a #1 New York Times’ bestseller. It garnered praise from reviewers across the political spectrum.
Oct 12, 2021 · 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...
