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To Walk in My Shoes: Saving Grace on a Less Traveled Road

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I found this book to be very elegantly written, never once hesistating to paint the harsh reality of the author's world. This book is startling, poignant, bleak, and somehow surreal for it is a journey, a numbing journey that does end in triumph. In a day and age where hip hop seems the dominant voice for urban Black America long gone are the eloquent yet forward and rebellious books of the harlem renaissance. This book stands out in the writings of today on Black America and gives diginity to the struggle that goes on every day in this country. All may benefit from reading To Walk In My Shoes as it leads to much needed awareness and adds another pin prick to our social consciousness.

Dr. Rudolph Willis, in this honest, personal account of achievement despite the odds, reflects on where he has been and how that has led him to be the man he has become today. He thoughtfully considers how race, socioeconomic status, and environment impact who you become, yet inspires us by demonstrating that despite these factors, our goals can be reached with the right combination of intelligence, passion, and drive to overcome our station in life. He does not wallow in the injustices of his upbringing or of the system; rather, he finds strength in the lessons he has learned. A gifted and loved physician, he speaks also on the state of medical care and the goal of a good death when the goal of a cure is gone. If you cannot know Dr. Willis, you can still come to learn from him through this exceptional book that will inspire, energize, and educate you.