This book is a memoir of the author's experiences as an African-American in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is a thoughtful and insightful work that explores the complex issues of race, identity, and culture. Redding writes with honesty and clarity about the challenges he faced as a black man in America. He discusses the discrimination he experienced, the prejudice he encountered, and the ways in which he struggled to find his place in society after being deemed inferior and an outcast by the privileged people and their laws. He also writes about the triumphs he experienced, the friendships he made, and the sense of community he found among other African-Americans during his American life. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on race and identity. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the African-American experience in the United States in the mid-20th century or before and after that era.