Nigger: An Autobiography

He went threw a struggle and made it out on top and got lucky by getting a great wife but did he ever pay back all of that money he kept borrowing

I appreciated this author’s point of view. It forced me to view another’s race’s perception (this author’s viewpoint) on significant race issues.

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I thought the book was a history lesson for both people of color and Caucasian people. Excepting the things you can't change and changing the ones you can. Great read!

He is different & alot will say different! He know what he’s talking about, eat healthy & politics wise , what him on YouTube

A very great and insightful read on the younger Richard Claxton Gregory, from his growing up poor and impoverished in St. Louis, to his prowess as a prep track star, his discovering his penchant for comedy, his stint in the U.S. Army, his making a go for it as a comedian, meeting his wife, Lilian, striking it big as a comedian...to finally finding a further calling as an activist during the Civil Rights Movement. Though the book ends as 1963 gives way to 1964, it is easy to see how and why this book is specifically titled as it is. I also not only learned a lot about this great man...but what also motivated and moved him to excel in the manner in which he did his entire life, which ended last month, sadly, at 85. Yet, though this book wants you to read more...fortunately, there is more to come in the subsequent books he did author...up untilwhat would become his final one, which was released a week ago. I have that one on my Kindle app all set and ready to go. And when I get there, I will write of and on that one as well. But, to get an introduction on one of the foremost personalities and sages this world ever produced, this book is a great place to start.

Great to know that this classic by the sage Dick Gregory is back in print. Has all of the great stories and urban realities that led through his growing up years and rise in show business and his 'branching out' as a social commentator and observer. For fans of "Greg", or soon-to-be fans, this is a great work to get to know him.

This is one of the best books I've ever read! Everyone should read it. It is thought provoking and it is moving on a spiritual level. It is a fascinating autobiography of a man who gained fame as a comedian but found a greater calling as an activist delivered in a touchingly authentic and unaffected voice. I love the fact that it gives such a human and personal account of living with poverty and rascism. The way he describes his struggles as an individual participating in demonstations against segregation help you appreciate how much personal sacrifice went into the civil rights movement, but that isn't even the best part. When he talks about about seeing the picture on the black church that was bombed and seeing that the blast had taken out the eyes of Christ and wondering what a blinded Christ means you have to wonder what it means too. He says he doesn't know what he has become a part of but he knows it is bigger than he is and he can't stop it. His speech toward the end is also incredibly moving and you know that what he is a part of is bigger than him and even bigger than the monumental things he has experienced, including the civil rights movement. This is a wonderful, deeply affecting book. This review isn't even doing it justice. PLEASE READ IT!

the book was recommended by I think Jay-z who found it sharp and funny. Having read this book it really is a warts and all account of what it was like to be black and poor in the land of the free. At least Dick made a name for himself in America (I'd say he's virtually unknown here.I know I haven't heard of him before) which is why he has a book out This book is still humourously written even though a lot of the subject matter is quite dark (no pun intended). It's so good that it makes me want to check out Mr Gregory's comedy. Although I wold like to spread the word about this book to my friends it's still a controversial title that I can't bring myself to say it. Pity. It deserves an even wider audience.

This is a brilliant autobiograpghy and a must read book especially in current times where America seems just as racist as it ever was. Dick Gregory has a very good way with words and his commentary on the plight of the african america is both thoughtful and thought provoking in equal measure. I was shoked, angered and entertained throughout this book. Thank you Dick Gregory

He is important as a civil rights spokesman, but he is also clever and witty and inspiring. He is one of my heroes. It's a fine piece of history, and he is a rare treat.

Was waiting for this to be reprinted for 10 years and glad I did! My son aged 17 is now reading it and it's blowing his mind

Great book from a great man. Knew nothing about him, knew him after reading.