Summary:
The book is a non-fiction account of a white journalist who temporarily darkens his skin to experience life as a black man in the racially segregated South of the United States during the late 1950s. It provides a detailed and personal exploration of the racial prejudice and discrimination he encounters while living under the guise of a black man.
Key points:
1. Racial Discrimination: The book explores 1950s US racial discrimination. Griffin, a white journalist, darkens his skin to experience life as a black man in the South, encountering deep-seated prejudice and racism.
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