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Summary: A Wonderfully written memoir of forgotten American history
Review: "What's a Commie ever done to Black People", is about one man's inner journey of courage and coming of age. I wholeheatly recommend it to young people especially who have no idea of what it's like to face a different type of overt racism, or what it's like to face death on a battlefield, or experience seeing your best friend being killed or seriously wounded. Young people today need to know that since the beginning,in this country, African American soldiers have paid the ultimate price for being an unsung warrior hero only to face intolerable racism on the "home front".Young people in America today also need to know that the "Korean War" was not a war but classified as a skirmish or a conflict. Yes, there are many many lessons that young people in America can learn from a young man who answered the call from his country only to discover that "War" is a living hell. And some warriors come back physically whole but mentally! and spiritually in pieces and it takes not the government, but family and community to help put the pieces back together again. All together, the book is wonderfully written and very descriptive. My recommendation is for people to buy this book with the thought in mind to buy another book for a young person who is seriously interested in the history of how our "best and our brightest"African American Warriors have been treated by this government in all wars since the War of Independence, only to face intolerable overt racism so insidious that only with God's help would it be possible for these warrior heros to continue to stand tall. I salute them!!! America indeeds owe them all a debt of gratitude!!
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Summary: Dreams become a horrible reality to a disallusioned youth.
Review: Curtis wanted to travel, fight for his country, and so he joined the army. His adventure turned into horrible reality when he faced death, bigotry, ill treatment, not only from the enemy but from his fellow Americans. The young boy only 17 grew up fast. Like others tears were shed in silence. Love came only in the arms of a girl who sold herself to survive. War wasn't glamorous. It was truly Hell. The heroes were those that survived. Curtis questioned the role of "Blacks" in wars they didn't start but were forced to finish in order to survive. I enjoyed the book and for a woman to enjoy a story about war says a lot for his style of writing.
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Summary: Coming of Age
Review: I think it is wonderful that someone was thoughtful enough to write down a personal experience during a war that was very unpopular at the time. This is recorded history for generations to come. It is a touching story. I urge people to read about our history. It may be one step toward making the world a better place.
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Summary: It's About Time
Review: So much has been published on WW II in the past few years due to the 50th anniversary, that it is discouraging that the contribution of Black Americans has been so neglected, both in the picture books and text. Bravo to Mr. Morrow for his courage then and now, because many who felt the sting of racism in the military refused to write about it. Despite Truman's mandate to desegregate the military in 1948, the armed forces, particularly the Army, strenuously resisted, and it was years before the mandate was fully implemented. Many Americans do not realize that the Army was segregated, and wonder why there were no Black soldiers in the movie "Sergeant Ryan." Mr. Morrow's book will help open the door to the truth, and help us take one more step forward in ending racism.
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Summary: My Father Was There:-(
Review: This book portrays the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry division as one of the most outstanding regiments in the Korean war. The exact opposite is the truth. The book is a truly disgusting revision of history -- read any authoritative account of the period, e.g. Appleman's "South to the Naktong, North to the Yalu". Units of the 24th sometimes abandoned their positions, weapons in place, without even being attacked, exposing the flanks of adjacent regiments without warning. Even their officers sometimes refused to accept combat. In all, the 24th was a disgrace to the army and the Black race. On one count, however, the 24th may always be fairly remembered: They coined the phrase "bug-out" as their primary tactical objective when faced with combat. If they didn't want to fight for this country, why did they join its army?
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Summary: Asante sana ("Thank you very much") for your honesty!
Review: War memoirs are not my customary reading fare, but meeting you was such a pleasure that I was compelled to buy the book and read your words. I was not disappointed. Your honesty is refreshing. Your approach to the subject at hand is forthright and down-to-earth. Your description and analysis of the racism and discrimination that you and your brothers faced is clear and direct. I've shared your book with several friends. Two are women like me who generally don't read anything related to war. Your book opened a door for us and gave us another way of looking at America's past, present, and future. Keep on writing and tellin' it like it is {was}. Your willingness to share yourself in this way, as you tell our story, is appreciated. Your story of the "Buffalo Soldiers'" role in the Korean War, reflects a perspective that is generally ignored in the history books. I can't thank you enough for supplementing those books with some much needed history that won't be forgotten, thanks to your contribution. Keep on keepin' on!
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