... in American culture and being part of a majority. Whites are usually the last ethnic group to be 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. ... needs to feel the "relief" of being struck, just to fit in with his classmates. Conley begins to live two identities: he spent his school days with children of wealthy white families and came home in the afternoon to violence and crime in a minority ... Dalton to become something in life. Coming from a minority ne...

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