Memoirs of an African-American Navigator

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Memoirs of an African-American Navigator is both an intriguing look into the life and career of a merchant mariner and an inspiring story of a young man who learns to navigate the hostile waters of racism.

Following the tumultuous decades of the civil rights movement, Keith Lawrence was inspired to make his mark by becoming the first African-American graduate of the California Maritime Academy's deck department. His memoir traces his thirty-five-year career, from 1976 to his retirement in 2011, and creates an intimate picture of what life as a navigator is like on various types of vessels. The author also reveals a unique view of how prejudices can be diffused and overcome when he recognizes that he, too, must let go of crude stereotypes if he wants to truly experience the freedom of all humans being created equal.

Whether you're considering a career as a merchant mariner, love a good memoir, or need a proper dose of motivation to pursue your goals, this book is an invaluable resource you won't soon forget.

Genre: Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / General (fancy, right?)