"Honky," by Dalton Conley, tells the story of a young man who must come to terms with his whiteness in an African-American/Latino ghetto. Being a white person is usually a gateway to certain privileges in American culture and being part of a majority. Whites are usually the last ... poked fun of. In the case of this memoir, Dalton Conley's skin color proves a difficult life he must face in the racially tense climate of New York City in the 1970's and 80's. There are many issues that held him back from being a wholesome and fully adapted human being. Throughout the memoir, ... Dalton says, "As...

• Word Count: 1008
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School