A lesson before dying

256 pages

English language

Published Jan. 17, 1994 by Vintage Books.

ISBN:
978-0-679-74166-4
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3 stars (4 reviews)

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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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