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Summary: Confused...
Review: I bought this book because I heard the title of it plugged in a sociology book. I was under the impression that the whole book would be about a man who worked with the CIA to find out their faults and see what it's like for a black man to work under these circumstances. But then he left the CIA within a few chapters and I was like "What?" The rest of the book...? I really don't know what rating to give this book. I don't agree with killing for freedom but at the same time, I ironically understood many of Freeman's decisions. I can't give this book five stars because I don't agree with the overall turn-out of the book, but I would have to give it four and a half because it was a page-turner, interesting, intriguing, enlightening, and educational. This is definitely a clean, tight story with an organized writer.
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Summary: Not all is as it seems to be or up against the wall!
Review: I must have read this great book 35 years ago and it still pops up in my memory from time to time. A black man is hired to improve a white politician's image as an "equal opportunity employeer" and the new hire is assigned absolutely nothing to do but sit at his desk by the door and be nothing more than background color for the politician.Well, the book really takes off when the new hire turns out to have his own agenda going and it involves being a bit more than window dressing for "whitey" Perhaps we should send a copy of this book to Colin Powell for Christmas.
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Summary: A Must read for sure
Review: I read this book and I have the movie.If a person would really
like to know how some black people really feel today and have been feeling for year's.Go read this book and watch the movie.
This movie and the book's deal's with the real issue of real liberation and freedom for black people and afrikan's world wide.
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Summary: Still Kick'n
Review: I read this work when first published, loaned it out to a friend & never saw either again. In the mid 80's, I stumbled on to a copy of a video version(!) with a street vender, when I returned with cash payment...[right], he was gone. Finally, I heard an interview with the author on radio: Not one much for fiction, this book is an exception because of its impact upon media stereotype (Africans in the New World etc); However, the interview with Sam Greenley, was key in relation to what happened to many of the people involved with the making of the film: the involvement of the FBI with Hollywood to recoup their investment then confiscate all but two copies! Mr. Greenley became a cab driver (was an educator I believe), actors like Paula Kelly could'nt work in the industry for years.
I recommend this book (screenplay done by author but book is much better)to the USA, for it is classic unspoken Americana, and currently "on stage" elsewhere today.
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Summary: This book is totally HOTT!!
Review: I rented the film about 20 years ago and found it to be simple but explosive, thought provoking, and very revolutionary.Then, I read the book and it was totally awesome. I don't usually read fiction, but once I started I could not put it down. The author, Sam Greenlee just had a knack for pulling the reader further into the story line and around each corner the excitement began again. The beginning gives no indication of what the ending has in store. Read it and have fun!!!
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Summary: This book is totally HOTT!!
Review: I rented the film about 20 years ago and found it to be simple but explosive, thought provoking, and very revolutionary.Then, I read the book and it was totally awesome. I don't usually read fiction, but once I started I could not put it down. The author, Sam Greenlee just had a knack for pulling the reader further into the story line and around each corner the excitement began again. The beginning gives no indication of what the ending has in store. Read it and have fun!!!
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Summary: All Hail to the Movement
Review: In 2004 this book was moving and reflective of society today. Kudos to Sam Greenlee for stepping outside the box and using his voice. Too many people sit back and LET things happen, but like Spike Lee, Mr. Greenlee was honest and forthcoming. The ending was quite disappointing...he should have bought the drink. Miss Boston
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Summary: WHAT A BOOK!!!
Review: Spook who sat by the door was an exellent read. As a person who loves controversy, this book really hit the spot. It always amazes me that books that talk about corruption and racism within the government are published but others don't believe that these things really do exist. The way Dan was able to infiltrate the CIA and move up in ranks and remain hidden was just shocking. I really would recommend this book to anyone that doesn't believe that racism and corruption in the government exists.
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Summary: WHAT A BOOK!!!
Review: Spook who sat by the door was an exellent read. As a person who loves controversy, this book really hit the spot. It always amazes me that books that talk about corruption and racism within the government are published but others don't believe that these things really do exist. The way Dan was able to infiltrate the CIA and move up in ranks and remain hidden was just shocking. I really would recommend this book to anyone that doesn't believe that racism and corruption in the government exists.
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Summary: The Spook: Things Ain't Changed That Much .....
Review: The Spook Who Sat By the Door is a metaphor for the black man that America thinks it has control of. Karenga once wrote that, "The negro was made and manufactured in America" and it has long been the belief of white people that they have "their negroes" under control. Because of the wholesale sellouts that left the streets following federal jobs in the post-riot sixties, far too many people in trouble think that most blacks have assimilated. This book will put the lie to that pronouncement. Simply, a brother gets into the system and doesn't become OF it. He works during day, trains revolutionaries and plans by night. Although he doesn't live to see his dream come true, it is his tireless work that brings the inevitable revolution into fruition. For people who are serious about struggle and organizing, this book should be read. Sam Greenlee knew what he was doing; the film, in fact, is one of the few cinema presentations that does justice to the literary version. (...)
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