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Summary: Riveting
Review: At first I was worried that I would not be able to get through Thomas' early life to get to his Supreme Court years, by about 75 pages in, I wondered how the Supreme Court years could be as good as the first part of the book was turning out to be. This book is great and, amazingly, a quick read, not to mention well researched and very unbiased. The author takes Thomas to task for his occational self-indulgence, and yet paints a picture of Thomas that leaves me hoping I just read a biography of the next Chief Justice.
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Summary: A Profile in Courage
Review: I live in San Francisco, home to many angry female liberals whose "I Believe You Anita" bumper stickers are just beginning to peel and fade. When the now-famous Anita Hill hearings took place I was only 11 years old. I naturally have no recollection of them, nor could I comprehend at the time their dangerous implications for the future of one brilliant man and the future of the American judicial system. Coming across this book at a local bookstore, I decided to give it a chance and learn about an important piece of American history and biography...I am so glad I did.Since the beginning of the book I have been awestruck at Thomas's courage, fortitude, and intelligence. This biography masterfully retells his life story in such a way which is both captivating and awe-inspiring. In addition, this book proves again how vicious the political Left can be when their own preach for "diversity" goes awry in that a minority him/herself does not share their distorted political views. Men and women like Thomas, regardless of color, should each take a step back to really figure out their political views and ideologies. Too many today rely only on what "feels good" rather than what is right. Clarence, on the other hand, while always remembered as "different" by his colleagues, figured out on his own what was wrong and right and because of this won a lifetime battle against adversity and corruption. I STRONGLY recommend this book to anyone, regardless of party affiliation, to learn about a truly remarkable man and a truly remarkable American. He came from such poverty and destitution, and today he proudly reigns on the Supreme Court. America is such an awesome country!
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Summary: Buy this book in spite of the biased review Amazon provides
Review: It is quite simply a masterpiece. Justice Thomas is portrayed as a real human being who has survived the castigation of the far Left... with a dignity that speaks loud and clear above the wailing of the extreme left Liberals who cannot believe a man of color exists who they cannot control. Read how this man of incredible intellect and courage overcomes all odds to become the first black intellectual to occupy the bench. Unlike Thurgood Marshall who knew political correctness before it became the defacto "law of the land", this biography portrays a true independent thinker and voice for judicial freedom that will not be silenced. The depths to which the Left will sink in its outrage when anyone escapes from the plantation is well documented. The viciousness of the Left and NOW during the Hill debacle is nicely contrasted with their mute impotent silence during the Clinton impeachment proceedings. It is well written and well researched, and most importantly unbiased unlike other competing biographies. Somehow this bio was allowed to be published. Do not forgo the opportunity to read and own your own copy.
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Summary: A Profile in Courage
Review: This biography of Justice Thomas is outstanding. It encompasses time from pre-civil war slavery to the decision of Bush v. Gore. Although the author's treatment of Justice Thomas is evenhanded, it would be difficult to complete this work without having a greater appreciation for Justice Thomas' independence and intelligence.
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