Publisher's Synopsis
In Spite Of The Handicap: An Autobiography is a memoir written by James David Corrothers and published in 1916. The book chronicles the author's life and experiences growing up as an African American in the late 19th and early 20th century. Corrothers was born in 1869 in Ohio and faced many challenges and obstacles throughout his life, including poverty, discrimination, and illness. Despite these difficulties, he was able to overcome them and become a successful writer and poet. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period in Corrothers' life. He writes about his childhood, attending school, and his early career as a teacher. He also discusses his experiences as a journalist and editor, as well as his involvement in the civil rights movement. Throughout the book, Corrothers reflects on the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned, providing insight into the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during this time period. In Spite Of The Handicap: An Autobiography is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of African Americans in the early 20th century. Corrothers' writing is poignant and insightful, and his story is an inspiration to anyone facing adversity. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in African American history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
