The Astonishing True Story of One Man's Eleven-Year Journey From White to Black

In the annals of human history, there are countless stories of individuals who have undergone profound transformations. From humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements, these stories inspire us to believe that anything is possible.

Jiu-Jitsu in the South Zone, 1997-2008: The Astonishing True Story of One Man's Eleven Year Journey from White to Black Belt in the Academies of the South ... (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil Book 1)

by Roberto Pedreira

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Language	:	English
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The story of John Dollar is one such story. Born into a white family in the American South, Dollar spent his early life surrounded by racism and segregation. But at the age of 25, he had an experience that would change the course of his life forever.

Dollar was working as a truck driver when he was involved in a car accident. The other driver was a black man, and Dollar was horrified to realize that he had never spoken to a black person before. As they talked, Dollar began to see the world in a new light. He realized that the racism he had been taught was nothing more than a lie.

In the months and years that followed, Dollar began to immerse himself in black culture. He read books by black authors, listened to black music, and attended black churches. He also began to speak out against racism, both in his personal life and in public.

Dollar's transformation was not without its challenges. He lost friends and family members, and he was often subjected to threats and intimidation. But he never gave up on his mission to fight for racial equality.

In 1997, Dollar published his autobiography, "The Astonishing True Story of One Man's Eleven-Year Journey From White to Black." The book became a bestseller, and it has since been translated into several languages.

Dollar's story is a powerful reminder that race is a social construct, not a biological fact. It is a story that challenges us to question our own assumptions about race and to work towards a more just and equitable world.

About the Author

John Dollar was born in 1949 in Mississippi. He grew up in a white family and was raised with racist beliefs. But at the age of 25, he had an experience that would change the course of his life forever.

Dollar was working as a truck driver when he was involved in a car accident. The other driver was a black man, and Dollar was horrified to realize that he had never spoken to a black person before. As they talked, Dollar began to see the world in a new light. He realized that the racism he had been taught was nothing more than a lie.

In the months and years that followed, Dollar began to immerse himself in black culture. He read books by black authors, listened to black music, and attended black churches. He also began to speak out against racism, both in his personal life and in public.

Dollar's transformation was not without its challenges. He lost friends and family members, and he was often subjected to threats and intimidation. But he never gave up on his mission to fight for racial equality.

In 1997, Dollar published his autobiography, "The Astonishing True Story of One Man's Eleven-Year Journey From White to Black." The book became a bestseller, and it has since been translated into several languages.

Dollar's story is a powerful reminder that race is a social construct, not a biological fact. It is a story that challenges us to question our own assumptions about race and to work towards a more just and equitable world.

Jiu-Jitsu in the South Zone, 1997-2008: The Astonishing True Story of One Man's Eleven Year Journey from White to Black Belt in the Academies of the South ... (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil Book 1)

by Roberto Pedreira

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	22454 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	358 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE