Featured Official Review: Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream [July 2019 Book of the Month]

[Kshitija Sonawane]

Racism is a truth that continues to happen all around the world. In one corner, there is awareness and too much political correctness, and in another, murders and stabbings because of racism. Congratulations on the BOTD and best wishes.

[Julia McConnell]

I'm glad he made the best with what opportunities he had. That's awful that racism still exists and limits what people can do because of it. It sounds like a good book to get some insight into the situation.

[Goodness Kene]

I have a experienced subtle racism and it's sad. It must have been heartbreaking for Dr. Douglas. I hope to read his exact experiences. Nice review.

[_Rhea Jacob]

It looks like a through provoking memoir that discusses the experiences of racial discrimination the author had to face throughout his schooling and career. I look forward to read the book. Than you for your review!

[Penny Ann Criswell Johnson]

Until you’ve been there, it’s hard to understand the damaging effect racism can have on someone indeed. I believe that people are discriminated against for more reasons than just color or nationality. This book sounds like an up close and personal encounter of how harsh racism can be: great review and 5-star book.

[mrlefty0706]

"Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream" by Dr. Frank L. Douglas is a well written memoir of a man born in British Guiana that moved to the U.S. for his college and Cornell University medical school education. Sadly, he experienced culture shock and racial discrimination at levels he never expected. After medical school he joined the Johns Hopkins Hospital where he became a Clinical Research Associate and overcame many obstacles while building his career. Because of the racial discrimination he realized that the American Dream was not the same for people of color. An eye-opening story that should be read by all.

[Annabell Samuel]

Many people experience culture shock when they encounter new cultures for the first time. While this is a normal human experience, being a victim of racism was wrong. I'd love to see how the author navigated this.

[Cristina-Ioana Toader]

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review of "Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream." Your insights on Dr. Douglas' experiences with racial discrimination and his journey through academia and medical research are particularly compelling.

[Rupali Mishra]

Congrats on the BOTD! The difficulties the author had as a black youngster growing up in this world are chronicled in this memoir. He first encountered racial discrimination as a young child.

[MOHAMED BD]

It was the moment "black" was identified as bad and "white" was identified as good. This quote pigments have still taken debate through our centuries and the only way to stop it is Love each other.

[Magdalyne chebet]

"Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream" by Dr. Frank L. Douglas tells his journey from British Guiana to the U.S., overcoming racial discrimination to achieve success in medical research. His perseverance and honesty make it a compelling read. I'm very interested in this book because it sounds inspiring and deeply insightful. thank you for the review!

[Mradushi Singhal]

This review highlights the memoir’s powerful narrative on overcoming racial discrimination and personal hardships. Douglas' honest storytelling and resilience are truly inspiring. Thanks for the review.

[Macel A]

Douglas journey of an African American looks really interesting it's quite an honor for him to get a chance to go to study in the US and despite all the obstacles he faces it doesn't stop him for working hard to attain his life's accomplishment that is truly a remarkable journey one not only filled with joy but with also life's up and down moments.

[Harshitha G B]

This book discussing the primary issue of how racism made impact in many people lives, who dreamt of doing remarkable things yet strongly getting objected due to racism. This books narrated the tales of how racism impact,how the author made his way by defeating the odds.

[Shiru Elizabeth]

Dr. Frank L. Douglas's passionate memoir "Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream" describes his struggles with racial prejudice in the United States and culture shock. The author discusses how his race prevented him from receiving a promotion. Congrats on BOTD.