The Shadow That Scares Me

by Dick Gregory, James R. McGraw (editor)

Here is the Dick Gregory of the devastating wit and pointed humor known to millions. Here, too, is the impassioned social reformer, speaking out on such subjects as respect for law, order and justice; violence and police brutality; the breakdown of Negro families; civil disobedience and other vital issues [excerpted from back cover blurb]

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Race, African American

175 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Richard "Dick" Gregory was an American civil rights activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, comedian, motivational speaker, author and actor. He became the first black comedian to successfully cross over to white audiences.

Reviews

[Al · Rating 5 out of 5]

America will find a way to end racism or racism will end America....This book is frighteningly prophetic in this era of conflict and self delusion.

[Victoria Zetterström-Sharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learnt so much from this book and would recommend to anyone who wants to educate themselves on white privilege.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘There is a great deal of social revolution going on in America today. And the wonderful thing about this revolution is that it is not black against white. It is simply right against wrong. You only realize this truth when you are on the front line of the struggle for human dignity.’

From the 1968 ‘The Shadow that Scares Me’ by Dick Gregory, humorist, writer, civil rights activist, non-violence advocate, vegetarian.

Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

[Dkolacinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've forgotten the passion I felt when Dick Gregory led the march for integrated housing on the South Side of Milwaukee, and for that I weep.

[Reagan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has got to be one of the most unfocused and offensive ordering of words I’ve ever read. A book of opinions, generalizations, and senseless conclusions, Dick Gregory spent 179 pages absolving white guilt. Brava !