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Title: Callus on My Soul : A Memoir by Dick Gregory, Shelia P. Moses, Sheila P. Moses ISBN: 1-56352-554-2 Publisher: Longstreet Press Pub. Date: 15 September, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (7 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Standing at All Costs
Comment: With choices come sacrifice, and in Dick Gregory's book CALLUS ON MY SOUL, he tells the story of his life and shares with readers both the positive things he gained and the things he has had to forego as a result of his decisions. He tells of his childhood, which included a life of poverty, racism, and an absentee father. But more importantly, Gregory shares how he learned as a child to use humor as a way to transcend his difficult life experiences and gain peer acceptance. This would serve as an omen for the important role that comedy would play in his later life. As Gregory tells of his developing career as a comedian, readers quickly see the sacrifices that he and his family made in order to achieve the level of fame that he ultimately became known for. A great portion of the book is dedicated to Gregory's experiences and commitment to social causes. He relates to readers his experiences in the civil rights and human rights struggles, and tells of his personal experiences with both noteworthy and little known social activists. He tells of how he and other activists sacrificed their careers, physical safety, and time with family in order to stand up for what they believe in.
Because Dick Gregory has played such an integral role in so many historical events relating to civil and human rights, this book is so much more than a memoir. Anyone who picks this book up receives a new insight into many of the events that shaped the history of the United States. In addition, Gregory shares his own political views and opinions with a boldness and clarity that makes it evident that he is indeed an activist at heart. He also tells of the unwavering support of his wife and ten children as he fasted, went on cross country marathons, and even traveled the world leaving them at home. CALLUS ON MY SOUL is a political, historical, and personal account of a man who has dedicated much of his life to a number of worthy causes.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Rating: 5
Summary: Good Thinking
Comment: Brother Greg believes O.J. is innocent. That is hard to believe, and there is some paranoia with his thinking. Conspiracy theories make for good fiction, but some of it is enlightening and believable. Mr. Gregory is a great man, and has a lot of knowledge. He is very smart. He is very funny, but he is also obsessed. If he calms down, he would do better. I love him. He is trying so hard to stop world hunger, and wants people to be slim and trim, and not fat as a pig. He wants justice. If people were more like Mr. Gregory, the world would be a much better place.
Rating: 5
Summary: What an amazing book!
Comment: I am so awed and inspired by reading Dick Gregory's latest book. His life reads like an adventure through the most turbulent times of the 20th century. Friend to presidents, civil rights leaders, and industry giants, Dick Gregory doesn't fail to enlighten, inspire and fascinate the reader. He has been there done that for over 35 years. Now that our country faces a crisis, I hope Dick Gregory will be there for us with his commentary, his insight and wisdom.
I wish he would have written more about his successes in the '80's with his weight loss programs, his work with the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC) and his circumcision trauma, the Black Panther party, Tupac Shakur, the Bush family, and his vision for the future.
Ah, but hopefully his next book will include that! I recommend this book highly. I only wish I could hear him lecture in person.
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Title: Nigger by Dick Gregory ISBN: 0671735608 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 15 November, 1990 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: No More Lies by Dick Gregory ISBN: 1568491158 Publisher: Buccaneer Books Pub. Date: November, 1997 List Price(USD): $41.95 |
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Title: Growing Up X by Ilyasah Shabazz ISBN: 0345444957 Publisher: One World/Ballantine Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: African American Humor: The Best Black Comedy from Slavery to Today (Library of Black America) by Mel Watkins, Dick Gregory ISBN: 1556524315 Publisher: Lawrence Hill & Co Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X ISBN: 0345350685 Publisher: African American Images Pub. Date: 12 October, 1987 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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