The author tells his poignant story of defeating discrimination in the workplace and offers practical advice for any employee to understand and defend their rights. It tells the story of how one ordinary person came to do something win not one, but two workplace discrimination lawsuits against the federal government. Originally published as "The Content of Their Character," this new edition adds an important chapter which provide the author's practical strategies for winning cases. This book is a must read for employees and managers alike. The author's take-charge theme resonates, "we don't deserve the right to hate prejudice until we spend our lives opposing it."