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
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.