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Breaking Barriers: A Memoir

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The award-winning journalist recounts how he rose from poverty to fame, and discusses his role as one of the first Black reporters for a major newspaper, his ambassadorship to Finland, and his position in the Johnson cabinet

360 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

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Carl T. Rowan

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July 3, 2015
I bought this book years ago after hearing Carl Rowan interviewed by Diane Roehm. I finally pulled it off the shelf and read it. Especially after seeing the films The Butler and Selma not too long ago, I found this book to be fascinating! Highly recommended.
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