11-28-18 Kelly Eplee I thoroughly enjoyed the book, for the frankness and the innocence. You indeed did capture the spirit of a community long gone and so formative and substantial to so many. What a rare glimpse through the eyes of a child and then a young man. It’s such a rare privilege to know the writer, …
10-27-18 – HLGGordon The book and James’ life could be subtitled ,”Where there is a will, there is a way” (James’ line as Agent 0065 in his high school play). The book describes James’ life up to age 25 and vividly resurrects the now-extinct Negro community of Coeymans, NY. I can picture the brickyards and …
10-14-18 – Jay Chang The humble story of James’ early life itself is a human drama. So touching to feel the pain, frustration, indignation and hardship which did not anger but propelled James to one of America’s leading legal expert and leader in the corporate world, instead of being damaged and buried by the hardship. …
9-28-18 – Taylor Field – This book shares a remarkable trajectory of a man who grew up in a community with many challenges and joys. The powerful journey from that community through Howard University and Columbia Law School gives deep insight into one human being’s life as well as the times he lived through. The …
