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"Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words. Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he holds dear, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome, including the acrimonious and polarizing Senate hearing involving a former aide, Anita Hill, and the depression and despair it created in his own life and the lives of those closest to him. In this candid and deeply moving memoir, a quintessential American tale of hardship and grit, Clarence Thomas recounts his astonishing journey for the first time."

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Editorial Reviews:
“Justice Thomas describes his intellectual journey, and his struggle to keep body and soul together on meager government pay, in some of the book’s most absorbing and self-critical chapters.” (William Grimes, The New York Times)

“Thanks to this book, the public can get to know the man himself.” (Thomas Sowell, National Review)

“Gripping. . . . Thomas offers an education in practical wisdom and moral courage. Particularly instructive, and moving, is the portrait of his grandfather. . . . A delightful book—you really can’t put it down—but it’s also a source of moral education for young Americans.” (William Kristol, The Weekly Standard)

“A tale of pride, dertermination and independence. . . . A great American story, written by an extraordinary man.” (Rich Lowry, National Review)

“Candid. . . . A fascinating glimpse into a tortured, complex, and often perplexing personality.” (The Washington Post Book World)

“Very rewarding reading. . . . While there is anger in the book—justifiable anger, one might argue—there is also tenderness, vulnerability, brutal honesty and overflowing gratitude. . . . There is also unswerving intellectual integrity.” (Mona Charen)

“As his memoir shows, Justice Thomas’s views were forged in the crucible of a truly authentic American story.” (John Yoo, The Wall Street Journal)

“The book of the year for Americans tired of politics as usual.” (The Denver Post)

“Thomas speaks candidly about the mistakes he made that fueled his determination to overcome all odds to be appointed to the nation’s highest court.” (The Oklahoman)

“A tale so profoundly moving, and so profoundly true to this nation’s ideals, that every American father ought to read the first two chapters—and then read them aloud to his children.” (The Dallas Morning News)

Business Week - From the Back Cover:
"Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words. Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he holds dear, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome, including the acrimonious and polarizing Senate hearing involving a former aide, Anita Hill, and the depression and despair it created in his own life and the lives of those closest to him. In this candid and deeply moving memoir, a quintessential American tale of hardship and grit, Clarence Thomas recounts his astonishing journey for the first time."

About the Author
Clarence Thomas is Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born in Pinpoint, Georgia, he is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Yale Law School. He lives with his wife and great nephew in northern Virginia."

Reader Review:

"I knew who Clarence Thomas is, but like most Americans I had never heard of him before his Supreme Court confirmation hearing, and frankly I haven't heard much about him in the 27 years since he was confirmed. I knew he is considered a conservative on the court but other than that I really didn't know much about him.

Recently while listening to talk radio I heard the host talking about Justice Thomas and mentioned that his book "My Grandfather's Son" is a great book that according to them everyone should read.

Having just finished "The Memoirs of U. S. Grant" I was in the market for a new book so I gave it a shot.

Outstanding is the only word that I can use to describe "My Grandfather's Son". Justice Thomas holds nothing back, he lays out his entire life for the reader. It is an amazing story. His path to the SCOTUS is remarkable in that his life up until his appointment by George H. W. Bush was more or less ordinary.

Justice Thomas was an ordinary man with ordinary problems, like living pay check to pay check, cars breaking down at the worst time, relationship issues, and poverty. His story and his journey to the SCOTUS is extraordinary.

The book is easily accessible and reads like a good novel with lots of great characters and compelling drama.

After reading "My Grandfather's Son" I have to agree with the radio host. Everyone should read this book."