My Grandfather's Son

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 in this compelling autobiography.

Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he holds dear, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome, including the 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.

In this powerful and unsparing memoir, he reveals:

• An American Story: Recounting a quintessential journey of hardship and grit that defines a remarkable, and often controversial, life in public service.
• Unflinching Honesty: Justice Thomas speaks out in his own words, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome on his path to the Supreme Court.
• The Senate Hearing: A candid look at the polarizing confirmation hearing involving Anita Hill and the profound depression and despair it caused in his life.
• A Justice's Journey: The inspiring and provocative story of one of America’s most significant legal figures, revealing the pieces of his life he holds most dear.