In Spite of the Handicap: An Autobiography (1916)

In Spite Of The Handicap: An Autobiography is a memoir written by James David Corrothers and originally published in 1916. The book chronicles Corrothers' life, from his childhood in a small town in Ohio to his education at Fisk University and his eventual career as a writer and educator.Corrothers was born in 1869, just after the end of the Civil War, and grew up in a time of great racial tension and discrimination. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks due to his race, Corrothers was determined to succeed and pursued his education with great passion and dedication.Throughout the book, Corrothers reflects on his experiences as a black man in America, including the challenges he faced in pursuing his dreams and the discrimination he encountered in both his personal and professional life. He also discusses his work as a writer and educator, sharing his thoughts on the importance of education and the power of literature to inspire and uplift.In Spite Of The Handicap is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs of a black man in America during a time of great upheaval and change. Corrothers' story is a testament to the resilience and courage of the human spirit, and his words continue to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.