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Two Compton Boys

Two Compton Boys

Hoppin, Augustus

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Biographies General20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163765155
ISBN13: 9781163765159
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Two Compton Boys is a memoir written by Augustus Hoppin, chronicling his experiences growing up in Compton, California during the 1950s and 1960s. The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and struggles faced by Hoppin and his friend, Earl, as they navigated the complexities of life in a predominantly African American community. Hoppin explores themes of race, poverty, violence, and the impact of the civil rights movement on his life and the lives of those around him. Through his vivid storytelling and personal reflections, Hoppin offers readers a glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in mainstream narratives of American history. Two Compton Boys is a powerful and poignant memoir that sheds light on the resilience and strength of individuals and communities in the face of adversity.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.

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