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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir Paperback – Illustrated, October 14, 2008

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“Thomas speaks candidly about the mistakes he made that fueled his determination to overcome all odds to be appointed to the nation’s highest court.” -- The Oklahoman

“The Georgia native writes a telling memoir about his life prior to joining the U.S. Supreme Court. . . . My Grandfather’s Son lays bare the darkest, most painful moments of his life, with candor almost unheard of in public figures, let alone Supreme Court justices.” -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“A transcendent work. . . . My Grandfather’s Son is a coming of age in the fullest sense. . . . A meditation of time and perspective and the shifts in outlook both can bring. . . . A memoir of raw honesty.” -- The Oregonian

“The book of the year for Americans tired of politics as usual.” -- The Denver Post

“A tale so profoundly moving, and so profoundly true to this nation’s ideals, that every American father ought to read the first two chapters—and then read them aloud to his children.” -- The Dallas Morning News

“Thanks to this book, the public can get to know the man himself.” -- Thomas Sowell, National Review

“Engrossing.” -- Jack & Suzy Welch, Business Week

“Gripping. . . . Thomas offers an education in practical wisdom and moral courage. Particularly instructive, and moving, is the portrait of his grandfather. . . . A delightful book—you really can’t put it down—but it’s also a source of moral education for young Americans.” -- William Kristol, The Weekly Standard

“As his memoir shows, Justice Thomas’s views were forged in the crucible of a truly authentic American story.” -- John Yoo, The Wall Street Journal

“Justice Thomas describes his intellectual journey, and his struggle to keep body and soul together on meager government pay, in some of the book’s most absorbing and self-critical chapters.” -- William Grimes, The New York Times

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Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words. Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he holds dear, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome, including the acrimonious and polarizing Senate hearing involving a former aide, Anita Hill, and the depression and despair it created in his own life and the lives of those closest to him. In this candid and deeply moving memoir, a quintessential American tale of hardship and grit, Clarence Thomas recounts his astonishing journey for the first time.

--Jack & Suzy Welch, Business Week

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  • Publisher : Harper Perennial; Illustrated edition (October 14, 2008)
  • Language : English
  • Paperback : 289 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 006056556X
  • ISBN-13 : 978-0060565565
  • Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.72 x 8 inches
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