Black Like Me
by John Howard Griffin
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 47.3K reader ratings. First published in 1960. The book spans 208 pages.
About Black Like Me
In the Deep South of the 1950s, journalist John Howard Griffin decided to cross the color line. Using medication that darkened his skin to deep brown, he exchanged his privileged life as a Southern white man for the disenfranchised world of an unemployed black man. His audacious, still chillingly relevant eyewitness history is a work about race and humanity-that in this new millennium still has something important to say to every American.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Howard Griffin |
| Published | 1960 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Classics, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 47,324 |
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What genre is Black Like Me?
Black Like Me is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Black Like Me worth reading?
Based on 47.3K reader ratings, Black Like Me has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Black Like Me?
Black Like Me has 208 pages.
Who wrote Black Like Me?
Black Like Me was written by John Howard Griffin. It was first published in 1960.
What is the ISBN for Black Like Me?
The ISBN-13 for Black Like Me is 9780451208640.0.
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