A Lesson Before Dying

256 pages

English language

Published Jan. 17, 1993 by New York : A. A. Knopf : Distribued by Random House, Inc..

ISBN:
978-0-679-41477-3
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reviewed A lesson before dying by Ernest J. Gaines (Oprah's Book Club (9))

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When I first started reading this book it seemed like it was going to be one of those cliched stories about whitey being a real jerkass and the black man being all righteous but powerless. And truthfully, it kind of was, but I found myself liking the book anyway. There are lessons to be learned, everyday, from all kinds of teachers if one opens ones mind to it. I kind of hope I learned my lesson.

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