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Title: I never put it down!
Review: Life on the Color Line explores not only the racial issues of black and white, but the "drop of black blood theory." This theory still exists and is legal in every state. One-tenth of black blood legally makes you black! So, how many other Greg Williams' would there be in this world if we explored our family trees?? Are you a Greg Williams'? And what would be your reaction? This story is also a coming of age story. As much of a drunk as his father was, he still managed to inspire Greg to be his best. Greg endured a lot of racial tension from both sides of the line, but ultimately it was the African American side that pulled him in and supported him.I just finished Cacausia by Danzy Senna. This is fiction, but addresses some of the same issues. In this book the character knows they're black, but must pretend she is jewish. If you liked Life on the Color Line, you'll love Cacausia (or vice-versa).
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