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Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was BlackWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize "A triumph of storytelling as well as a triumph of spirit." Alex Kotlowitz, award winning author of There Are No Children Here As a child in 1950s segregated Virginia, Gregory Howard Williams grew up believing he was white. But when the family business failed and his parents' marriage fell apart, Williams discovered that his dark skinned father, who had been passing as Italian American, was half black. The
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize"A triumph of storytelling as well as a triumph of spirit."--Alex Kotlowitz, award-winning author of There Are No Children Here
As a child in 1950s segregated Virginia, Gregory Howard Williams grew up believing he was white. But when the family business failed and his parents' marriage fell apart, Williams discovered that his dark-skinned father, who had been passing as Italian-American, was half black. The family split up, and Greg, his younger brother, and their father moved to Muncie, Indiana, where the young boys learned the truth about their heritage. Overnight, Greg Williams became black. In this extraordinary and powerful memoir, Williams recounts his remarkable journey along the color line and illuminates the contrasts between the black and white worlds: one of privilege, opportunity and comfort, the other of deprivation, repression, and struggle. He tells of the hostility and prejudice he encountered all too often, from both blacks and whites, and the surprising moments of encouragement and acceptance he found from each. Life on the Color Line is a uniquely important book. It is a wonderfully inspiring testament of purpose, perseverance, and human triumph. "Heartbreaking and uplifting... a searing book about race and prejudice in America... brims with insights that only someone who has lived on both sides of the racial divide could gain."--Cleveland Plain Dealer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Published: 02/01/1996
ISBN: 9780452275331
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.95h x 5.27w x 0.81d
Review Citations: New York Times 03/03/1996 pg. 28
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 15826 / Life on the Color Line
Reading Level: 6.2 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 17
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Size matters: They fit to the size you order.
Size: 34, Color: Black
I’ve found these sweatpants are light & fit to my size. Comfortable & reasonably priced, I’ve ordered a second pair.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Somewhat satisfied
Size: 38, Color: Light Khaki
I like them........ but don't love them. comfortable material but fit is a little off for me. Ordered these because of the length which was perfect....... until you sit down. They tend to hike up quite a bit which was the issue with even my no so long joggers. Figured these would solve that high-water-esque issue but they did not. They really ride up the legs when seated.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good buy
Size: 32, Color: Black
Bought these for staff and they fit everyone perfectly. They say they are very comfortable, breathable, waterproof and fit very well.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Look great on my preteen with just a little chub who wears 32 or 34" with 32" inseam
Size: 32, Color: Navy, Size: 32, Color: Navy
I got these in a 32" waist for my preteen son who is between 32 and 34 right now. He either has pants that are too tight or too loose and he feels like they're falling off all the time. These fit him perfectly. The length hits just right, the stretch in the waist is enough that they fit well without squeezing his pre-growth-spurt chub out in an unflattering way. They are comfortable enough he came out with a smile and asked if he could keep them on. That hasn't happened in a very long time. He loves the pockets. I'm really hoping that when he grows a few more inches they still look as good on him.
He did say they conduct the temperature a lot, so if you're wearing them outside on a cool day, you might need to layer a bit. They also do have a bit of a swish too them as they are the water repellant material, but it's a quiet swish rather than the 80s/90s rain wear swish too many of us remember too well. If you have a little chub and want to look sleek, these are a great option. I'm impressed with how flattering they are on his current build. He wears pants with a 32" inseam and these fit him just like it's shown in the ads, snug right around the ankle by the shoe. I haven't included pictures of him wearing them as there are already quite a few of those, but these do attract dog hair more than an average pair of jeans in the crotch and ankles. Why those spots, I have no idea. I just know that our cream colored Siberian husky is shedding a ridiculous amount right now and you can really see it on these pants, so be prepared to get some sort of lint roller/remover for these.
As a side note, it also had the appearance of pilling in some of the pictures I took, but I couldn't see or feel anything there, so I'll be watching to see if there is randomly the same dust all over the pants or if pilling starts to happen. Also, he knows chub or no chub he's amazing and handsome and I'm proud he's mine, so it's not me being a harsh mama, just an honest mama in this review.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026
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