The Shadow That Scares Me

by Dick Gregory

"This important book on social revolution in America in the late '60s has been recommended for anyone who is puzzled by increasing evidences of unrest in urban ghettos, threats implied in Black Power slogans, the sense of futility and failure...arising from the Black...population." (Chicago Sun Times)

Here is the Dick Gregory (1932 -2017) 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.

"There is a great social revolution going on in America today," Dick Gregory declares. "And the wonderful thing about this revolution is that it is not Black against White. It is simply right against wrong."

"I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that." (Dick Gregory)

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Race, African American

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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.

[BOYCOTT Musk-Trump USA · 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 !