The author of fourteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Our Kind of People, and a contributing editor for Reader's Digest, Lawrence Otis Graham's work has also appeared in the New York Times, Essence, and The Best American Essays.
"Fascinating. . . . [Graham] has made a major contribution both to African-American studies and the larger American picture." -- New York Times"Strong reportage. . . a highly detailed picture of a world that few of us know." -- Washington Post"A timely examination given the growth of the black middle class and expanded racial integration." -- Booklist"Captivating...from debutante cotillions and the right vacation spots to who's in and out and who's not." -- Los Angeles Magazine"A must read casts an unblinking eye on America's black elite." -- Publisher's Weekly"A provocative and important study of the world of priviliged African Americans." -- New York Post"Captivating...From debutante cotillions and the right vacation spots to who's in and who's not." -- Los Angeles Magazine"In this groundbreaking work, Graham has interwoven history, genealogy, interviews and personal experience into a thoroughly readable account of this elite group. Recommended for all libraries." -- Library Journal"A fascinating study in the attitudes and concerns of "old money" and the way that even the most subtle of color issues permeatedaily life." -- Daily News
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