Cheap, durable, interesting, 22 Aug 2004
This book encompasses a wide range of experiences and attitudes shared by African-Americans from Emanicipation through Reconstruction and into the 20th century as articulated by the greatest figures of the time. What's better, for the cheap amongst us (I include myself in this), it sells for a very low price given that includes 3 great classics. Plus, it's good to take traveling as it comes in a compact but durable paperback. Essential reading for anyone interested in African-American history. Up from Slavery however stands by itself as essential reading for everyone. Booker T. Washington writes not as a great 'Negro' American, or even simply as a great American, but as a great humanitarian. It is an inspiring text, outstanding even next to the culture bomb that is The Souls of Black Folks. The second book reads like poetry or classical literature because the author was such a well educated man and, unlike Up From Slavery, reads from a distinctly Negro standpoint. In my opinion, it is a little overwritten and drags in the middle but still a very good read. The last, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, puts a much more personal humanity into the volume. Its is much less political, focusing on the various incidents that make up a life lived in the shadow of the politics of colour, rather than a comment or analysis of such politics. All in all Three Negro Classics reaches for the breadth of African-American experience, and considering there are only 3 books, covers it very well.

Absolutely fantastic collection of books, couldn't be better, 17 Jan 2001
I would recommend this book if you have any interest in American history. the variety of the stories is intense and it really opens your eyes to the events whcih really happened a century ago.

Cheap, durable, interesting, 22 Aug 2004
This book encompasses a wide range of experiences and attitudes shared by African-Americans from Emanicipation through Reconstruction and into the 20th century as articulated by the greatest figures of the time. What's better, for the cheap amongst us (I include myself in this), it sells for a very low price given that includes 3 great classics. Plus, it's good to take traveling as it comes in a compact but durable paperback. Essential reading for anyone interested in African-American history. Up from Slavery however stands by itself as essential reading for everyone. Booker T. Washington writes not as a great 'Negro' American, or even simply as a great American, but as a great humanitarian. It is an inspiring text, outstanding even next to the culture bomb that is The Souls of Black Folks. The second book reads like poetry or classical literature because the author was such a well educated man and, unlike Up From Slavery, reads from a distinctly Negro standpoint. In my opinion, it is a little overwritten and drags in the middle but still a very good read. The last, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, puts a much more personal humanity into the volume. Its is much less political, focusing on the various incidents that make up a life lived in the shadow of the politics of colour, rather than a comment or analysis of such politics. All in all Three Negro Classics reaches for the breadth of African-American experience, and considering there are only 3 books, covers it very well.

Absolutely fantastic collection of books, couldn't be better, 17 Jan 2001
I would recommend this book if you have any interest in American history. the variety of the stories is intense and it really opens your eyes to the events whcih really happened a century ago.

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Cheap, durable, interesting, 22 Aug 2004
This book encompasses a wide range of experiences and attitudes shared by African-Americans from Emanicipation through Reconstruction and into the 20th century as articulated by the greatest figures of the time. What's better, for the cheap amongst us (I include myself in this), it sells for a very low price given that includes 3 great classics. Plus, it's good to take traveling as it comes in a compact but durable paperback. Essential reading for anyone interested in African-American history. Up from Slavery however stands by itself as essential reading for everyone. Booker T. Washington writes not as a great 'Negro' American, or even simply as a great American, but as a great humanitarian. It is an inspiring text, outstanding even next to the culture bomb that is The Souls of Black Folks. The second book reads like poetry or classical literature because the author was such a well educated man and, unlike Up From Slavery, reads from a distinctly Negro standpoint. In my opinion, it is a little overwritten and drags in the middle but still a very good read. The last, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, puts a much more personal humanity into the volume. Its is much less political, focusing on the various incidents that make up a life lived in the shadow of the politics of colour, rather than a comment or analysis of such politics. All in all Three Negro Classics reaches for the breadth of African-American experience, and considering there are only 3 books, covers it very well.

Absolutely fantastic collection of books, couldn't be better, 17 Jan 2001
I would recommend this book if you have any interest in American history. the variety of the stories is intense and it really opens your eyes to the events whcih really happened a century ago.

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Cheap, durable, interesting, 22 Aug 2004
This book encompasses a wide range of experiences and attitudes shared by African-Americans from Emanicipation through Reconstruction and into the 20th century as articulated by the greatest figures of the time. What's better, for the cheap amongst us (I include myself in this), it sells for a very low price given that includes 3 great classics. Plus, it's good to take traveling as it comes in a compact but durable paperback. Essential reading for anyone interested in African-American history. Up from Slavery however stands by itself as essential reading for everyone. Booker T. Washington writes not as a great 'Negro' American, or even simply as a great American, but as a great humanitarian. It is an inspiring text, outstanding even next to the culture bomb that is The Souls of Black Folks. The second book reads like poetry or classical literature because the author was such a well educated man and, unlike Up From Slavery, reads from a distinctly Negro standpoint. In my opinion, it is a little overwritten and drags in the middle but still a very good read. The last, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, puts a much more personal humanity into the volume. Its is much less political, focusing on the various incidents that make up a life lived in the shadow of the politics of colour, rather than a comment or analysis of such politics. All in all Three Negro Classics reaches for the breadth of African-American experience, and considering there are only 3 books, covers it very well.

Absolutely fantastic collection of books, couldn't be better, 17 Jan 2001
I would recommend this book if you have any interest in American history. the variety of the stories is intense and it really opens your eyes to the events whcih really happened a century ago.

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Cheap, durable, interesting, 22 Aug 2004
This book encompasses a wide range of experiences and attitudes shared by African-Americans from Emanicipation through Reconstruction and into the 20th century as articulated by the greatest figures of the time. What's better, for the cheap amongst us (I include myself in this), it sells for a very low price given that includes 3 great classics. Plus, it's good to take traveling as it comes in a compact but durable paperback. Essential reading for anyone interested in African-American history. Up from Slavery however stands by itself as essential reading for everyone. Booker T. Washington writes not as a great 'Negro' American, or even simply as a great American, but as a great humanitarian. It is an inspiring text, outstanding even next to the culture bomb that is The Souls of Black Folks. The second book reads like poetry or classical literature because the author was such a well educated man and, unlike Up From Slavery, reads from a distinctly Negro standpoint. In my opinion, it is a little overwritten and drags in the middle but still a very good read. The last, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, puts a much more personal humanity into the volume. Its is much less political, focusing on the various incidents that make up a life lived in the shadow of the politics of colour, rather than a comment or analysis of such politics. All in all Three Negro Classics reaches for the breadth of African-American experience, and considering there are only 3 books, covers it very well.

Absolutely fantastic collection of books, couldn't be better, 17 Jan 2001
I would recommend this book if you have any interest in American history. the variety of the stories is intense and it really opens your eyes to the events whcih really happened a century ago.

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Cheap, durable, interesting, 22 Aug 2004
This book encompasses a wide range of experiences and attitudes shared by African-Americans from Emanicipation through Reconstruction and into the 20th century as articulated by the greatest figures of the time. What's better, for the cheap amongst us (I include myself in this), it sells for a very low price given that includes 3 great classics. Plus, it's good to take traveling as it comes in a compact but durable paperback. Essential reading for anyone interested in African-American history. Up from Slavery however stands by itself as essential reading for everyone. Booker T. Washington writes not as a great 'Negro' American, or even simply as a great American, but as a great humanitarian. It is an inspiring text, outstanding even next to the culture bomb that is The Souls of Black Folks. The second book reads like poetry or classical literature because the author was such a well educated man and, unlike Up From Slavery, reads from a distinctly Negro standpoint. In my opinion, it is a little overwritten and drags in the middle but still a very good read. The last, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, puts a much more personal humanity into the volume. Its is much less political, focusing on the various incidents that make up a life lived in the shadow of the politics of colour, rather than a comment or analysis of such politics. All in all Three Negro Classics reaches for the breadth of African-American experience, and considering there are only 3 books, covers it very well.

Absolutely fantastic collection of books, couldn't be better, 17 Jan 2001
I would recommend this book if you have any interest in American history. the variety of the stories is intense and it really opens your eyes to the events whcih really happened a century ago.

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."

Conflicted soul, 06 Dec 2001
It is my belief most WASPs should read this text. It would a) introduce you to one of the first classics in black literature, b) decide whether or not you would like to read further books from this author and other black writers, and c) be a valuable and worthwhile history lesson while serving its purpose to entertain.

This is a first-person narrative account on the life of Johnson. Unaware in youth of his race, he painfully learns the lessons of segregation, being an only child, and loneliness. Trying to attend school in Atlanta per the request of his mother, Johnson instead finds employment in Florida, Georgia and New York, then travelling to Europe as a musician, only to return to the South to discover reevaluated ideas of employeement and duty.

The realities of Johnson's actions, reasonings and ideas may disturb people. When reading this, take into account the historical context of this piece, and how dramatic idealogies, racism and socioeconomic conditions were in the early years of the 1900s. A bold, intense and sick account of one of America's most important and anything but sanguine writers to emerge from this time. A timeless read and obvious influence on Richard Wright's "Black Boy."