Black Like Me

I recently bought this book from a second hand book sale in Tasie, costing less than a dollar. I am always fascinated by older books especially one's that are different to what i usually read.
The book by John Howard Griffin was first published in 1961, and it follows John's journey as he experiences what it what like to be a black person in America's deep south. The book is a personal diary of John's 6 week encounter from changing the colour of his skin, to the effects it has on his family once the truth is revealed. It gets pretty heavy going in some parts but its defiantly worth a read. Certainly opens you eyes to what went on.

Three years later the book was made into a film featuring James Whitmore, i've attached the trailer below.