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Summary: Donald Rocks!!!
Review: This book was one of the books on our mandatory reading listing for entering freshmen. At first I didn't know what I would have in common with this black family because my life was seemingly much different. Until I read the book. The Thornton family is like most any other family that wants what is best for their kids and will sacrifice to see that it happens. I was moved by this book. It made me cry and laugh. It also made me appreciate my parents a little more. Tough dad, tough kids.
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Summary: Brilliant Work
Review: This is a very inspiring story from Ms. Thornton. It chronicles her journey through life with a wonderful writing style. There is a good deal here which deals with prejudice, but that doesn't take over her life. She seems to be able to not only deal with racism at each juncture but also move beyond it. I particularly loved the high school years where she and her sisters played music to support themselves. This book really touched me. Great praises for the author, now one of my heros.
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Summary: over inflated, self aggrandizing garbage
Review: This is basically an "Oh, poor me. I was born with nothing except for God's grace and good parents" story. Was this written by a ghost? writer.
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Summary: an inspirational must read book
Review: This true story was so inspiring that I read it over and over, which I have only done one other time to a book. This story will guide you through perils and enrich your faith in God and the human race.I have passed this book around to my whole family and most of my friends. We all agree it is a must read book.
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Summary: Great Story, that teaches you so much about life!!!
Review: This was the best book that I have ever read and I reccomend it to anyone who wants to read a really great book. during the reading of this book I laughed I cried and went up and down the emotional train along with them. Please read this book. It has ment so much to my life and would love others to get the oppertunity that I had while reading this book. I could go on for hours but I think I'll stop here.
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Summary: Education is KING!
Review: What a loving tribute to parents who usually never receive credit for their sacrifices in raising upstanding children. I had to write this review after reading another review (January 4, 2001) which was totally out in left field about this wonderful book and resilient author. The scathing comments were from an attorney, so that explains her unnecessary and unwarranted attacks on Dr. Thornton. The other review totally missed the point, but lawyers usually do. I have two young daughters and I am thrilled to have them read this book and learn what it is like to rise above poverty and practice medicine. Maybe PhDs have obtained the highest degree in academia, but I can tell as one, I am always being told that I am "not a real doctor". But that doesn't bother me because I know if I am really ill, I don't want a PhD but rather an MD taking care of me. The book was FABULOUS and heartwarming and every American should read it.
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Summary: A book for the ages
Review: WOW! What a book! I received it for a Christmas present and I couldn't put it down. The love of a black father (who stayed around) for his children is so real and heartwarming. This book is loving, yet intense and will push you to feel that you can overcome anything with a work ethic. I missed 2 of my stops reading this memoir. This is a book now, the new millennium, for all time.
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